Directions:
- Mix together molasses and shortening.
- Bring to a boil and boil for a few minutes.
- Take off the stove.
- Add the soda and stir.
- Let cool.
- Sift together the flour, ginger and salt.
- Stir into the cooled mixture, mixing well.
- Place in a plastic bag and refrigerate overnight.
- Roll out very thin on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut into rounds.
- Bake in a hot oven (425*F) for a few minutes, about 2 1/2.
- Watch very carefully as they burn easily.
- Makes about 3 dozen.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 629.63 Kcal (2636 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 246.05 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 27.34g | 42% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 1730.19mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 921.54mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbs | 91.87g | 31% | |
| Sugars | 42.13g | 169% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.53g | 22% | |
| Protein | 6.32g | 13% | |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% | |
| Calcium | 262.9mg | 26% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 408.28 Kcal (1709 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 159.55 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 17.73g | 42% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 1121.92mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 597.56mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbs | 59.57g | 31% | |
| Sugars | 27.32g | 169% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.58g | 22% | |
| Protein | 4.1g | 13% | |
| Iron | 3.9mg | 33% | |
| Calcium | 170.5mg | 26% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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