Gingersnaps
["1 c. molasses", "1/2 c. shortening", "3 1/4 c. flour", "1/2 tsp. baking soda", "1 Tbsp. ginger", "1 1/2 tsp. salt"]
["Heat to boiling point the molasses.", "Pour it over shortening. Sift together and stir this into the flour, baking soda, ginger and salt.", "Shape 1/4 the mixture at a time, keeping the rest of the dough in the refrigerator until you are ready to cut it out.", "Roll as thin as possible; cut with small, round cutter.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 until crisp and dry (8 to 10 minutes).", "Makes 100 or more.", "Keeps well."]
["molasses", "shortening", "flour", "baking soda", "ginger", "salt"]