Plump Molasses Cookies

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening

1/2 cup sugar

1 egg

1 cup dark molasses

1 tablespoon lemon juice

3 1/2 cups flour sifted

1 teaspoon cinnamon

3/4 teaspoon cloves

1/2 teaspoon ginger

2 teaspoons baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup boiling water

Directions

Cream shortening, sugar, and egg. Then blend in molasses and lemon juice.

Add dry ingredients to the cream mixture. Add boiling water and mix.

Chill.

Drop on greased sheet by teaspoonfull.

Sprinkle with sugar.

Bake at 350° for 8 to 10 minutes

Makes four dozen.