Grandma'S Ginger Creams - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 c. molasses
4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. hot water
2 tsp. soda

Preparation

Cream sugar and shortening, add egg; mix.
Add molasses and mix well.
Sift flour and add slowly, mixing in well.
Add spices, salt and soda.
Add water a little at a time; mix well.
Chill dough.
Drop by teaspoon and bake 8 to 12 minutes at 400\u00b0.
Frost with a thin powdered sugar icing, if desired.