Mix dry ingredients
Cream shortening and brown sugar
Beat in 1/4 c molasses and flax egg
Add in dry mix a little at a time
Beat in the other 1/4 c molasses
Knead a little (Take some away, and color as you wish, to make leaves)
Roll flat and cut as you like
Bake on preheated 350 F for 10-11 mins
Cool on rack completely before decorating.