Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. shortening
1 egg
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. molasses
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. water
1/2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves

Preparation

Mix shortening, egg, sugar and molasses.
Sift remaining ingredients together and add to mixture.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet and bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.