Aunt Alice'S Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
3 eggs
1 c. sorghum molasses
1 c. boiling water
1 Tbsp. soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
5 c. flour
1 tsp. salt

Preparation

Mix dry ingredients.
Cream sugar and eggs and shortening. Add sorghum and water.
Mix well.
Add dry ingredients and stir until mixed.
Drop by teaspoons on a greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0.
Nuts or raisins may be added.