Honey Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup honey
1 cup molasses
3 eggs
1/2 cup hot water
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 pinch salt
6 -7 cups flour

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar, then add eggs.
Add honey, molasses, & hot water mixed with soda (prior to adding to mixture).
Add cinnamon, cloves, salt, and flour.
Dough will be REALLY sticky - chill dough at LEAST 24 hours (4 days is recommended).
Roll on well-floured surfaced to about 1/4\" thickness and cut. Sprinkle with sugar before baking.
Bake at 325 degrees for 8-10 minutes - they will puff up while baking.