Moravian Cookies
["1 pt. plus 2 c. Grandma's molasses", "1 lb. brown sugar", "4 lb. plain flour (approximately)", "2 tsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. hot water", "1 small box cinnamon", "1 small box cloves", "1 lb. Crisco shortening"]
["In large bowl, mix together flour, sugar and shortening.", "Make a", "hole in center.", "Pour in molasses.", "Add spices, salt and soda. Blend well.", "Add hot water.", "(Add more flour if necessary to form a soft dough.)", "(These ingredients should all be mixed by hand.) Refrigerate overnight before baking.", "Roll out a fist sized ball of dough on floured surface.", "(Should roll very thin.)", "Cut with assorted cutters.", "Bake at 325\u00b0 for approximately 3 to 5 minutes."]
["Grandma's molasses", "brown sugar", "flour", "baking soda", "salt", "hot water", "cinnamon", "cloves", "shortening"]