Ginger Creams
["1/4 c. soft shortening", "1/2 c. sugar", "1 egg", "1/2 c. molasses", "1 tsp. baking soda, dissolved in 1/2 c. hot water", "2 c. sifted flour", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. ginger", "1/2 tsp. nutmeg", "1/2 tsp. cloves", "1/2 tsp. cinnamon"]
["Mix together shortening, sugar, egg and molasses.", "Stir in baking soda and water.", "Sift together and stir in flour, salt, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon.", "Chill dough for 1 hour. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls about 2-inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet.", "Bake until set when touched lightly, no imprint remains.", "Bake at 400\u00b0 for 7 to 8 minutes.", "Makes 4 dozen 2-inch cookies."]
["soft shortening", "sugar", "egg", "molasses", "baking soda", "flour", "salt", "ginger", "nutmeg", "cloves", "cinnamon"]