2 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1 egg
1/2 c. water
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. molasses

Sift together flour, soda, cinnamon, ginger and salt. Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and molasses; mix well. Add dry ingredients to the mixture alternately with water, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Drop heaping teaspoonfuls on ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake at 350°F for 8 minutes.