Ginger Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. molasses
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 c. hot water
5 c. flour
1 Tbsp. soda

Preparation

Cream shortening, sugar, molasses and eggs.
Add hot water and dry ingredients.
Roll to 1/4-inch thickness.
Sprinkle with sugar and bake in hot oven.