Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
1 c. molasses
3/4 c. hot water
4 1/2 c. flour
4 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 tsp. ginger

Preparation

Sift flour, soda and salt.
Mix all ingredients and chill overnight in refrigerator.
Roll and cut.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 15 to 18 minutes.