Soft Ginger Cookies

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 cups shortening
2 cups sugar
2 eggs OR 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, 4 tablespoons water, and 2 teaspoons baking powder, mixed together
3 tablespoons molasses
3 1/2 - 4 cups flour (if using an egg substitute, use less flour)
4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ginger
2 teaspoons cinnamon

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cream sugar, shortening and molasses together.
2. Add eggs OR vegetable oil, water, baking powder mixture. Blend well.
3. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well.
4. Form dough into 1-inch diameter balls using a cookie scoop. Place balls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake in preheated 375 degree oven for 6-9 minutes. Do not overcook.