Soft Molasses Cookies I

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Combine molasses and melted shortening in a large mixing bowl, stirring until well blended.

Add sour milk to the molasses mixture and stir until fully incorporated.

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, soda, ginger, and salt until evenly distributed.

Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms that holds together but remains slightly sticky.

Drop spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Bake for 12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.

Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.