Ingredients
- 325 gr flour
- 220 gr brown sugar
- 140 gr shortening
- 60 ml molasses
- 60 ml water
- 9 gr baking soda
- 5 gr ginger
- 3 gr cinnamon
- 1 gr salt
Beat shortening for 30 seconds. Add sugar & beat till light & fluffy. Add molasses & water. Mix well. Add the baking soda, cinnamon, ginger & salt. Mix. Finally fold in flour. Mix well. Form into 3 cm balls. Place on a greased cookie sheet 5 cm apart. Flatten slightly & bake at 190ºC for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Makes 36.
