Ginger Creams - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. dark molasses
1/2 c. water
2 c. flour
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Preparation

Mix shortening, sugar, egg, molasses and water thoroughly. Blend in remaining ingredients.
Cover; chill 1 hour.
Drop dough by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheet.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 8 minutes or until almost no imprint remains when touched with finger.
Makes about 4 dozen cookies.