Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. molasses
1/4 c. hot water
1/2 c. melted shortening
1/8 tsp. salt
3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger
2 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Sift together flour, cinnamon, ginger and baking soda.
Mix all ingredients together and place in refrigerator for about 1 hour or overnight.
Roll thick, about 1/4-inch and cut with cookie cutters. Bake in 350\u00b0 to 375\u00b0 oven for 8 to 12 minutes.