Gingerbread Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. plain flour
1 tsp. soda
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 c. molasses
1 Tbsp. shortening
2 egg yolks
1 c. hot water

Preparation

Beat eggs slightly and soften shortening.
Sift all dry ingredients together and combine all the ingredients, stirring well until all are mixed.
Flour a board or hard surface and roll out dough.
Cut with cookie cutter and place on cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.