Grandmother's Soft Molasses Cookies Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Place shortening in bowl.
2. 2
   Pour in boiling water and add in salt.
3. 3
   Stir molasses and sugar.
4. 4
   Add in unbeaten egg and beat well.
5. 5
   Sift flour, measure and sift it together with baking pwdr, soda, ginger and cinnamon.
6. 6
   Stir into mix.
7. 7
   Drop by spoonful onto greased cookie sheet.
8. 8
   Bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 min.
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