Soft Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening, melted
1/4 c. butter, melted
1/2 c. boiling water
1 c. molasses
1/2 c. brown sugar
4 c. flour
2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. soda

Preparation

Mix together the shortening, butter, water and molasses.
Sift together the remaining ingredients and add to first mixture. Chill well.
Roll out or make into balls and press with glass. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.