Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies
["1 c. sugar", "1 c. shortening, softened", "3 eggs", "4 c. flour", "1 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1/4 c. hot water", "1/4 tsp. cloves", "1/4 tsp. cinnamon", "1/4 tsp. nutmeg", "1/4 tsp. ginger", "1 small bottle Brer Rabbit molasses (green label)"]
["Cream shortening and sugar and add eggs.", "Dissolve baking soda in water.", "Combine with salt, spices and molasses.", "Add alternately with flour.", "Roll out on a floured board.", "Cut in desired shapes.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 minutes or until done."]
["sugar", "shortening", "eggs", "flour", "salt", "baking soda", "hot water", "cloves", "cinnamon", "nutmeg", "ginger", "Rabbit molasses"]