Ginger Snaps

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Ingredients

• 1 c. light molasses
• ½ c. shortening
• 3¼ c. flour
• ½ tsp. soda
• 1 tbsp. ginger
• 1½ tsp. salt

Directions

1. Heat molasses to boiling and pour hot molasses over shortening.
2. Add dry ingredients and chill twenty-four hours.
3. Take one-third of the mixture, roll thin and cut carefully.
4. Bake in a moderate oven.
5. Vary the rest with candied orange peel.

Remarks

May be iced when baked.