3/4 c  Shortening

      1 c  Brown sugar

    1/4 c  Molasses

    1/4 c  Water

      2 ts Baking soda

      1 ts Cinnamon

      1 ts Ginger

    1/2 ts Salt

  2 1/2 c  Flour

  Beat shortening for 30 seconds.  Add sugar & beat till light & fluffy. Add
  molasses & water.  Mix well.  Add the baking soda, cinnamon, ginger & salt.
  Mix.  Finally fold in flour.  Mix well. Form into 1 inch balls. Place on a
  greased cookie sheet 2 inches apart.  Flatten slightly & bake at 375F for 8
  to 10 minutes.  Cool on a wire rack. Makes 36.