Moravian Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. light brown sugar
6 oz. margarine
6 oz. shortening
1 qt. molasses
2 rounded Tbsp. soda
1/2 c. boiling water
4 lb. flour (approximately)
2 Tbsp. cloves
2 Tbsp. ginger
2 Tbsp. cinnamon

Preparation

Melt shortening and margarine until it bubbles and add to sugar.
Stir in molasses.
Dissolve soda in boiling water and add to mixture.
Sift in approximately 4 pounds flour.
Add spices along with flour.
The dough should be almost stiff enough to roll.
Cover; let set overnight.
Do not refrigerate.