Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 c. flour, sifted
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. shortening
1 egg
1 c. molasses
2 Tbsp. vinegar
2 tsp. soda
1 c. boiling water

Preparation

Sift flour with spices.
Cream sugar and shortening.
Add eggs; beat until fluffy.
Add molasses and vinegar.
Stir in dry ingredients.
Add more flour to make soft dough.
Roll out on floured board.
Put on greased cookie sheet.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes at 350\u00b0.
Makes 100.