Brown Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. brown sugar
3 eggs
1 c. shortening
14 tsp. hot water
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
3 1/2 c. or more flour

Preparation

Beat sugar and shortening together.
Add beaten eggs, hot water and soda.
Add flour, baking powder and vanilla. Refrigerate dough.
Drop from teaspoon.
(If desired, one cup chocolate chips can be added.)
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 to 13 minutes or until golden brown.