Soft Molasses Cookies

• 3 cups sifted flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. ginger
• 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 c shortening melted
• 1 cup molasses
• 2 tbs. warm water
• 1 egg beaten

Directions

1. measure flour into small bowl
2. add baking powder, salt, soda, and spices, mix well
3. break egg into large bowl. Beat egg
4. melt shortening in a pot
5. add molasses and water to beaten egg
6. add melted shortening
7. add flour mixture
8. mix thoroughly and let stand for 10 minutes
9. sprinkle flour on table. Put dough on table roll to 1/4" thick
10. cut and put on greased cookie sheets
11. bake at 400 degrees F. for 10 minutes (watch closely!)