Ginger Creams - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. soft shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 small egg
1/2 c. molasses
1 tsp. soda
1/2 c. hot water
2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. each: cinnamon, salt, cloves and nutmeg
1 tsp. ginger

Preparation

Mix first 4 ingredients thoroughly.
Stir in soda dissolved in hot water.
Sift together and stir in remaining ingredients. Chill dough.