1/4 c  + 1 Tbls. shortening
1/2 c  Brown sugar
1 c  Molasses
3 1/2 c  Flour
1 tb Soda
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 c  Cold water

Heat oven to 375. Cream shortening & sugar thoroughly. Stir in
molasses. Stir dry ingredients together. Blend into creamed mixture
alternately with water. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls of dough 2-3″
apart on lightly greased sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes.