Grandma Brasch'S Molasses Cookies
["1 c. sugar", "1 c. shortening", "1 egg", "1/2 c. dark molasses", "1/2 c. boiling water", "1 tsp. baking soda", "dash of salt", "1/4 to 1/2 tsp. cloves", "1/4 to 1/2 tsp. cinnamon", "1/4 to 1/2 tsp. ginger", "4 c. flour"]
["Dissolve baking soda in boiling water.", "Blend together sugar, shortening and egg.", "Add molasses; blend.", "Carefully add water. Mix in spices (according to your taste).", "Gradually add in flour until a soft dough.", "Scoop tablespoon size balls and roll in sugar.", "Place on greased cookie sheet and flatten slightly.", "Bake at 400\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes."]
["sugar", "shortening", "egg", "dark molasses", "boiling water", "baking soda", "salt", "cloves", "cinnamon", "ginger", "flour"]