1 C Sugar
1 C Shortening
1 C Molasses
2 Eggs
2 tbsp Water
Sift:
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Ginger
1 tsp Cinnamon
3 tsp Baking soda
3-1/2 C Flour
Cream sugar, shortening, molasses, and eggs. Sift in all dry ingredients. Mix well. Chill for at least 1 hour up to over night. Roll into balls and then in sugar. Place on a ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes.