CRISPY MOLASSES COOKIES

• 1 c Molasses
• 1 /2 c Shortening
• 2 ts Baking soda
• 1 ts Salt
• 1 ts Ginger
• 2 1 /4 c Flour
• 1 ts Baking powder

Heat the molasses until it becomes runny.Remove from heat and add the

1/2 cup shortening,baking soda and beat until it is foamy.Add the

flour,baking powder,salt and ginger.Mix well.Chill the mixture and

roll out thin.Cut out cookies using a glass drenched in flour and

arrange on a cookie sheet. Bake at 375F for 10 minutes .Check cookies

at 5 minutes.