Molasses Cookies...

2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup shortening
1 1/3 cup molasses
2 eggs
5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 tsp. ground ginger
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt

Mix brown sugar, shortening and molasses. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Roll dough 1/4-inch thick on lightly floured cloth-covered board. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place about 1 inch apart on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake until no indentation remains when touched, 7 to 8 minutes; cool. Frost and decorate as desired.