Cry Babies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 c. molasses
4 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. nut meats
1 tsp. ginger
2 3/4 tsp. soda
1 c. boiling water
1 tsp. salt
1 c. raisins
1 egg

Preparation

Mix shortening, sugar, molasses, flour, ginger and salt.
Beat egg and add to mixture.
Boil the water and add the soda.
Then add to flour mixture.
May add 1 cup raisins and 1/2 cup nuts to dough.
Drop by spoon to cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.