GENEVA'S SOFT MOLASSES COOKIES

 

1 c. unsulfured blackstrap molasses

3/4 c. white sugar

2 tsp. (powdered) ginger

1 cup solid shortening

1-1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/4 cup cold water

2 eggs, well beaten

4-1/4 cups flour

 

In a large saucepan, put molasses, sugar, ginger and shortening.  Boil one minute;

cool completely.  Add soda dissolved in cold water and eggs.  Stir in flour; chill

overnight.  Roll out on floured board to 1/2 inch thick and generously sprinkle sugar

on top.  Cut out cookies with 3" cookie cutter.  Place on ungreased cookie sheet

and bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes.  Do NOT overbake.