OLD FASHIONED CHEWY MOLASSES COOKIES

2/3 cup shortening

1 egg

1/2 cup molasses

2 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. ginger

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup water

2 1/4 cup flour

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/8 tsp. salt

Cream shortening with sugar. Add egg, water and molasses. Mix flour with baking soda, spices and salt. Stir into shortening mixture. Drop by tsp. 2" apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Make 4 dozen cookies.

A great family recipe passed down through the generations. Delicious & simple to make.

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