Rolled Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 eggs
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. molasses
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. salt
1 c. melted shortening, cool
1 c. hot tea
3 tsp. soda
6 to 7 c. flour

Preparation

Mix hot tea and soda until fizzes, then cool.
Beat eggs and sugar; add molasses and cooled shortening.
Stir in cooled tea mixture.
Stir in dry ingredients to form stiff dough.
Let set 1 hour or more.
Roll out on floured board; cut.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.