Grandmas Molasses Creams - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. shortening
1 egg
1/2 c. molasses
2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. hot water
1 tsp. baking soda, dissolved in the 1/2 c. hot water

Preparation

Add baking soda last.
Cream sugar, shortening and egg.
Add remaining ingredients.
Drop by tablespoon on greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.