Ginger Creams - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. soft shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. molasses
1 tsp. baking soda, dissolved in 1/2 c. hot water
2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Preparation

Mix together shortening, sugar, egg and molasses.
Stir in baking soda and water.
Sift together and stir in flour, salt, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon.
Chill dough for 1 hour. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls about 2-inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet.
Bake until set when touched lightly, no imprint remains.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 7 to 8 minutes.
Makes 4 dozen 2-inch cookies.