Ingredients
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1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1 c. molasses
3 1/2 c. flour (plain)
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger
2 Tbsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. boiling water
Preparation
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Cream shortening and sugar.
Beat in egg.
Add molasses; blend well.
Mix and sift dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture.
Add boiling water; mix well.
Chill thoroughly.
Drop by spoonfuls on greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes (press each cookie before baking with bottom of a glass that's covered with a damp cloth).
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