Plump Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    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
    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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