Mother'S Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1 c. molasses
1 c. shortening
1 Tbsp. vinegar
1 Tbsp. ginger
1 Tbsp. soda, dissolved in 1 c. hot water
1 tsp. vanilla
3 1/2 c. flour (approximately)

Preparation

Mix thoroughly.
Let stand for 2 hours (overnight is better) before rolling out and bake at 350\u00b0 for about 10 minutes.