Molasses Cookies
by My Mom
by My Mom
¾ cup DARK molasses
¾ cup shortening
¾ cup white sugar
3 tsp soda
2 eggs
2 Tablespoons hot water
3 cup flour
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt
2 tsp cream of tartar
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Beat together the molasses, shortening, white sugar, baking soda
Add egss and hot water
Add flour, ginger, cinnamon, salt, cream of tartar
Mix all together and put in fridge overnight
Roll out, cut in any shape
Don't roll too thin for a softer cookie
Baker 7 - 10 minutes