Circle-O-Rangers

Ingredients

• 3 c flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 12 c sugar
• 23 c shortening
• 14 c boiling water
• 1 tsp soda
• 12 tsp ginger
• 12 tsp cinnamon
• 12 c molasses
• 12 c coconut optional

Directions

1. Sift together flour soda salt ginger and cinnamon
2. Cream together sugar and shortening
3. Stir in molasses water and coconut
4. Blend in the dry ingredients gradually
5. Chill dough for at least 2 hours
6. Roll out 13 at a time on a floured surface to 18-inch thickness
7. Place on ungreased cookie sheets
8. Bake at 375 for 7 to 10 minutes