Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. brown sugar
1 c. shortening
1 c. molasses
1 tsp. ginger
2 eggs, well beaten
salt (a pinch)
3 tsp. soda
5 Tbsp. hot water
1 tsp. cinnamon
5 c. flour

Preparation

Mix brown sugar and shortening together very well.
Add molasses, ginger, beaten eggs and salt.
Sift soda with the first 2 cups of flour; add to mixture.
Add hot water and cinnamon; stir well.
Mix in remaining flour, 2 cups at a time.
Let stand overnight.
Batter can be shaped nicely while cold.
Place cookies on greased cookie sheet; sprinkle with granulated or confectioners sugar.
Bake in a 350\u00b0 oven until done, 10 to 15 minutes.
Watch carefully; ovens vary.