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Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. shortening or butter
  • 1 c. brown sugar
  • 1 c. molasses
  • 1/2 c. hot water
  • 6 c. sifted flour
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1 tsp. salt

Method

  • Cream together shortening and sugar.
  • Beat in molasses. Resift flour with other dry ingredients.
  • Add to molasses mixture, alternately with water.
  • Turn out onto a floured surface and knead well.
  • Roll thin and cut into 2-inch circles.
  • Bake on a greased cookie sheet in a 350° oven.
  • Cool before removing from cookie sheets.
  • Yields 10 dozen cookies.