Ingredients
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1 c. sugar
1 c. molasses
1 c. shortening
1 egg
1 tsp. salt
5 c. flour
1 Tbsp. baking soda, dissolved in 1/2 c. hot water
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
Preparation
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Cream the shortening and sugar. Add egg.
Add molasses, then hot water with soda. Slowly add flour with spices.
Mix well and drop by teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheet 2-inches apart.
Bake in
a 400\u00b0 oven for 10 to 12 minutes.
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