Moravian Christmas Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. shortening
1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 c. molasses
pinch salt
1 Tbsp. soda
1/8 c. boiling water
3 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. mace

Preparation

Combine 1st 4 ingredients and beat until melted.
Dissolve soda in boiling water and add to above mixture.