Molasses Cookies

Ingredients

3/4 c sugar
3/4 c shortening
3/4 c molasses
3 t baking soda
2 eggs
3 c flour
2 t warm water
2 t ginger
2 t cream of tartar
1 salt as desired

Instructions

Put baking soda in molasses and beat until it foams. Mix all the ingredients well and let stand overnight. Rollout and bake at 350 for 12 to 15 minutes. This receipe is from my Barbour's New Brunswick Cookbook.