Soft Molasses Cookies

1 cup molasses
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk, soured w/1 Tb vinegar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons ginger
1 3/4 teaspoons baking soda
pinch salt
3 cups sifted flour

Mix the first 8 ingredients in order given. Stir in the flour until the mixture is stiff enough to hold a spoon upright. Drop from teaspoon on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees until done, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Omit salt and soda if using self-rising flour.