Ginger Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1 c. molasses
1 c. shortening
enough flour to stiffen
1 c. hot water or coffee
2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Preparation

Dissolve soda in hot water.
Mix all ingredients and add enough flour to stiffen.
Roll on a floured board.
Cut in desired shapes and place on a greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.