Ginger Refridgerator Cookies

TinyArtist

GINGER REFRIGERATOR      COOKIES

    Gingery favorites in jig-time!
    Mix together thoroughly ...
   

• 1 cup soft shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup black molasses
  

    Sift together and stir in ...
   

• 4½ cups sifted GOLD MEDAL Flour
• 1 tsp. soda
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tbsp. ginger (3 tsp.)
  

    Mix thoroughly with hands. Press and      mold into a long, smooth roll about 2½″      in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper, and      chill until stiff (several hours or overnight).      With thin, sharp knife, cut in      thin slices ⅛″ to ¹⁄₁₆″ thick. Place slices      a little apart on ungreased baking sheet.      Bake until lightly browned.
    TEMPERATURE: 400° (mod. hot oven).
    TIME: Bake 8 to 10 min.
    AMOUNT: About 9 doz. 2½″ cookies.

Betty Crocker, Public Domain

Anonmouse

Sounds yum. So refrigerator cookies just means the dough is chilled then?