Helen'S Ginger Creams - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. molasses
1 c. boiling water
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. ginger
3 1/2 c. flour

Preparation

Cream sugar and shortening; add eggs and mix well.
Add molasses and water to which baking soda has been added.
Sift dry ingredients and add to mixture; mix well.
Pour batter into two large cookie sheets. Bake for 15 minutes at 375\u00b0.
Frost with a powdered sugar icing while warm.
Cut into desired sizes.