Ingredients
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1/2 c. shortening
3/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1 1/4 c. molasses
4 1/2 c. flour
1 c. boiling water
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cloves
Preparation
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Combine shortening, sugar, egg and molasses.
Mix well.
Add sifted dry ingredients, then the water.
Stir until smooth.
Drop by teaspoon on to a lightly greased cookie sheet.
Bake in moderate hot oven at 400\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.
Frost while still warm with Lemon Butter Icing.
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