Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 1/3 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. ginger
3/4 tsp. cloves
3/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. allspice
3/4 c. shortening
3/4 c. sugar
1 c. molasses
1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
1/3 c. water

Preparation

Mix flour, soda, salt and spices. Cream shortening and sugar. Add molasses and vanilla; beat well. Add flour mixture and water alternately, beating until well blended after each addition. Wrap dough in foil. Chill overnight.