Ginger Shortbread

These were delicious shortbread cookies with a hint of ginger.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon heavy cream (I used milk)

Combine flour, ginger, and salt in small bowl. In large bowl cream shortening and sugar. Beat in cream. Gradually add dry ingredients. Lightly grease 9" baking pan. Press dough into pan and prick with the tines of a fork. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes. Cool in pan. Cut into 2" x 1" bars.