Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1 c. molasses
1 Tbsp. cider vinegar
3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. boiling water
2 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl.
Add the egg and beat well.
Add the molasses and vinegar.
Mix in the flour, which has been combined with the salt and the spices.
Dissolve the baking soda in the boiling water and add.
You should have a soft dough.
If necessary, add a bit more flour.
Drop by spoonful onto a greased cookie sheet and bake in a 350\u00b0 oven for 8 to 10 minutes.