Molasses Softies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. melted shortening
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c. brown sugar
pinch of salt
1/2 c. molasses
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. soda
1/2 c. boiling water
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Add
beaten
egg,
brown
sugar,
salt\tand molasses to melted shortening and mix well.
Sift flour, spices and soda; add to mix alternately with boiling water.
Add vanilla.
Drop by teaspoonful
on greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 minutes.