Ginger Icebox Cookies

1 c Shortening

1 c Sugar

1/2 c Molasses

4 1/2 c Flour

3 ts Ginger

1 ts Salt

2 ea Eggs

Cream sugar, shortening, add eggs. Beat well. Add molasses and dry ingredients to make a stiff dough. Form into roll. Put in icebox to chill. Note: Cut, place on baking sheet. Bake in 375 F. oven. Source: Lena Leiby, Southington Grange, Trumbull County, OH