Grandma'S Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 egg
1 c. white sugar
1/2 c. boiling water
6 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. shortening
1 c. dark molasses
2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Cream together egg, shortening and sugar.
Add molasses and water in which soda is dissolved.
Sift together 3 cups flour and spices.
Add to liquid mixture.
Add enough flour to handle (about 3 more cups).
Roll out on floured board at about 1/4-inch thickness and cut with cookie cutters.
Bake in a 350\u00b0 oven for 8 minutes.