Moravian Molasses Cookies
["1 lb. light brown sugar", "6 oz. shortening", "2 rounded Tbsp. soda", "about 4 lb. flour", "2 Tbsp. cloves", "2 Tbsp. ginger", "2 Tbsp. cinnamon", "6 oz. margarine", "1 qt. dark molasses", "1/2 c. boiling water"]
["Melt shortening and margarine until it bubbles; add to sugar. Stir in the molasses.", "Dissolve soda in boiling water and add to mixture.", "Sift in approximately 4 pounds flour.", "Add spices along with the flour.", "The dough should be almost stiff enough to roll. Cover and let set overnight.", "Do not refrigerate.", "On a floured, cloth-covered board, roll dough as thin as possible.", "Cut with cookie cutters and place on a greased pan.", "Bake at 275\u00b0 for exactly 10 minutes.", "Let cookies cool before removing from pan. Makes 7 to 8 pounds of cookies."]
["light brown sugar", "shortening", "soda", "flour", "cloves", "ginger", "cinnamon", "margarine", "dark molasses", "boiling water"]