Molasses Cookies IV Recipe

In a medium bowl cream together the shortening and sugar. Stir in the eggs vanilla and molasses. Sift together the flour baking soda cinnamon nutmeg ginger and salt; stir into the molasses mixture. Shape dough into a log 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in wax paper and refrigerate overnight.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees c). Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.

Unwrap cookie dough and cut into 1/4 to 1/2 inch slices. Place on prepared cookie sheets and bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks.