Old Fashioned Soft Ginger Cookies


1 ½ c. molasses
½ c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. ginger
1 c. melted shortening
1 c. cold water
2 tsp. baking soda (dissolved in cold water)

Mix and add flour to make a stiff dough to roll.
Keep dough soft as possible.
Cut and bake in 375F oven until done.