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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 cups molasses
  • 5 cups flour (amount is approximate)
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Cream shortening and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Add molasses.
  • Sift two cups of the flour with the remaining dry ingredients very well.
  • Add to the first mixture.
  • Add enough more flour to allow handling.
  • Roll out and cut with a floured cookie cutter and place on a cookie sheet.
  • Bake for ten to twelve minutes.
  • Place on a cooling rack.