Cinnamon Drops - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. soda
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. molasses
1 egg
1/4 c. boiling water
1/4 c. cinnamon sugar

Preparation

Sift together flour, soda and salt.
Cream together shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add molasses and egg.
Beat thoroughly.
Add boiling water.
Add flour mixture to creamed mixture gradually, mixing well after each addition.