Little Molasses Cookies
["1 c. molasses", "1 tsp. soda", "1 tsp. boiling water", "1/3 c. melted shortening or oil", "1 egg", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. cloves", "1/2 tsp. ginger", "1/2 tsp. salt", "3 1/4 c. flour", "1/2 c. sugar"]
["Dissolve soda in boiling water.", "Mix molasses, soda and water, shortening, egg, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and salt with part of the flour.", "Add sugar and sift remainder of flour and mix together with all the ingredients.", "Roll into good size balls and roll in sugar.", "Bake 6 to 8 minutes at 375\u00b0."]
["molasses", "soda", "boiling water", "shortening", "egg", "cinnamon", "cloves", "ginger", "salt", "flour", "sugar"]