Ginger Snaps IV

Ingredients

 * 1 cup molasses
 * ½ teaspoon baking soda
 * ½ cup shortening
 * 1 tablespoon ginger
 * 3¼ cups flour
 * 1½ teaspoons salt

Directions

 * 1) Heat molasses to boiling-point and pour over shortening.
 * 2) Add dry ingredients mixed and sifted.
 * 3) Chill thoroughly.
 * 4) Toss one-fourth of mixture on a floured board and roll as thinly as possible; shape with a small round cutter, first dipped in flour.
 * 5) Place near together on a buttered sheet and bake in a moderate oven.
 * 6) Gather up the trimmings and roll with another portion of dough.
 * 7) During rolling, the bowl containing mixture should be kept in a cool place, or it will be necessary to add more flour to dough, which makes cookies hard rather than crisp and short.