Ginger Snaps I

Ingredients

 * 1 cup molasses
 * ½ cup butter or shortening
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 3 cups flour
 * 1 teaspoon baking soda
 * 2 teaspoons ginger

Directions

 * 1) Heat the molasses and shortening.
 * 2) Mix and sift the dry ingredients and add to first mixture.
 * 3) Thoroughly chill, toss on lightly floured board and roll out very thin.
 * 4) Cut as desired.
 * 5) The bowl containing the remaining dough must be keep in a cool place or it will be necessary to add more flour. Excess flour will make the cookies hard and unattractive.
 * 6) Put on greased baking sheet and bake in a moderate oven (320-390°F.) twelve to fifteen minutes.