Ginger Snaps

Ingredients

• 1 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 teaspoon soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger
• 1 egg (beaten)
• Flour

Instructions

1. Beat all ingredients together, using enough flour to make a soft dough. Roll thin, cut, and bake in a moderate oven for 12 minutes at 350 degrees.