Soft Ginger Cookies
["1 c. sugar", "1 egg", "1 c. melted shortening", "2 c. molasses", "3 1/2 to 4 c. flour", "1 c. boiling water and 4 level tsp. soda, mixed", "1 tsp. cloves", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "2 tsp. ginger"]
["Pour boiling water over soda and mix in the remaining ingredients and enough flour to handle.", "May be dropped or rolled out.", "Bake at 375\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes."]
["sugar", "egg", "shortening", "molasses", "flour", "boiling water", "cloves", "cinnamon", "ginger"]