Aunt Jo'S Ginger Cookies
["1 c. shortening or 3/4 c. Crisco oil", "2/3 c. molasses", "2 tsp. baking soda", "3/4 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. ginger", "3 c. flour", "1/3 c. brown sugar", "1 egg"]
["Sift the dry ingredients and set aside.", "Mix the shortening with the brown sugar.", "Add the egg and mix.", "Add the dry ingredients to the liquid mixture.", "Roll into 2 (1 1/2-inch) logs. Wrap in wax paper and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours or overnight. Slice thinly, 1/4 to 1/2-inch.", "Place on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.", "Store in an airtight container. To keep the cookies from getting too crisp, place a slice of bread in the container."]
["shortening", "molasses", "baking soda", "salt", "ginger", "flour", "brown sugar", "egg"]