Great Gramma Smith'S Molasses Cookies
["1 c. sugar", "1 c. shortening", "1 c. molasses", "1 c. warm water", "1 Tbsp. baking soda", "1 Tbsp. ginger", "dash of salt", "1 tsp. vanilla", "4 c. flour, sifted"]
["Combine sugar, salt, ginger, molasses and shortening. Dissolve soda in water and add flour.", "Mix all together and let stand until thoroughly cold.", "Roll into balls.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 until done."]
["sugar", "shortening", "molasses", "water", "baking soda", "ginger", "salt", "vanilla", "flour"]