Gingerbread Dough

Directions

1. 1
   Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. 2
   Stir molasses into sugar mixture.
3. 3
   Sift flour, baking soda, salt and ginger together.
4. 4
   Gradually add flour mixture to sugar mixture until blended.
5. 5
   Heat oven to 350°.
6. 6
   On lightly floured surface, roll 1/4 of dough to 1/8-inch thickness.
7. 7
   Cut dough into desired shapes.
8. 8
   Place 1/2-inch apart on cookie sheet.
9. 9
   Bake for 8 minutes or until crisp and light brown.
10. 10
    Cool slightly and remove from rack.