Crispy Molasses Cookies
Yield: 15 Servings

1 c molasses
1/2 c shortening
2 ts baking soda
1 ts salt
1 ts ginger
2 1/4 c flour
1 ts baking powder

Heat the molasses until it becomes runny. Remove from heat and add the 1/2 cup shortening, baking soda and beat until it is foamy. Add the flour, baking powder, salt and ginger. Mix well.Chill the mixture and roll out thin. Cut out cookies using a glass drenched in flour and arrange on a cookie sheet. Bake at 375F for 10 minutes. Check cookies at 5 minutes.