Grandma Bounds Syrup Cookies
["1 c. sugar", "1 c. syrup (molasses)", "1 tsp. soda", "1 c. melted shortening", "3/4 to 1 c. water", "1 tsp. pepper", "1 tsp. vanilla"]
["Beat soda into syrup until white.", "Add rest of ingredients. Add flour until dough is stiff.", "Roll and cut or pinch off small ball and press down.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 until light brown."]
["sugar", "syrup", "soda", "shortening", "water", "pepper", "vanilla"]