3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. molasses
4 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream shortening with high speed of electric mixer, add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add eggs and beat. Add molasses and mix thoroughly. Set mixer to lowest speed. Sift flour with dry ingredients and add alternately. Drop from teaspoon onto oiled cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes.