GINGER SNAPS

Makes about 140

1 cup molasses
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 cup shortening
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
3 14/ to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour


Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine molasses, sugar, shortening, and baking soda in saucepan. Bring to boil. The mixture will bubble. Cool mixture.
Add the remaining ingredients. Knead well on a working surface.
Chill dough for a few hours or more. Or freeze dough in several small batches.
Roll very thin with a rolling pin. Cut with a 2-inch round cutter. Place on cookie sheet and bake or 12 minutes.