Gingersnaps

Directions

1. 1
   Cream together shortening and sugar.
2. 2
   Beat in molasses. Resift flour with other dry ingredients.
3. 3
   Add to molasses mixture, alternately with water.
4. 4
   Turn out onto a floured surface and knead well.
5. 5
   Roll thin and cut into 2-inch circles.
6. 6
   Bake on a greased cookie sheet in a 350° oven.
7. 7
   Cool before removing from cookie sheets.
8. 8
   Yields 10 dozen cookies.