Soft Molasses Cookies
["3 to 4 c. flour", "1/2 tsp. salt", "3/4 tsp. cinnamon", "1 Tbsp. ginger (optional)", "1/4 tsp. nutmeg", "1/2 c. shortening", "1/2 c. white sugar", "1 egg", "1 c. Brer Rabbit molasses (do not use turkey syrup)", "1 Tbsp. vinegar", "2 tsp. baking soda, dissolved in 1/2 c. boiling water"]
["Sift 3 cups of the flour with the salt and spices; set aside. Cream shortening and sugar; add egg.", "Beat together until light. Next, add the molasses and vinegar, then the dry ingredients.", "Add soda dissolved in boiling water last.", "If necessary, add more flour to make a soft dough.", "Drop by soup spoon or tablespoon onto a cookie sheet.", "Sprinkle lightly with granulated sugar.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for about 12 minutes."]
["flour", "salt", "cinnamon", "ginger", "nutmeg", "shortening", "white sugar", "egg", "Rabbit molasses", "vinegar", "baking soda"]