Joe Froggers-Molasses Cookies
["4 1/3 c. sifted flour", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 1/2 tsp. ground ginger", "3/4 tsp. ground cloves", "1/4 tsp. allspice", "3/4 c. shortening", "3/4 c. sugar", "1 c. light molasses", "1 tbsp. rum or vanilla extract", "1/3 c. water"]
["Mix and sift flour. soda, salt and spices.", "Cream shortening and sugar.", "Add molasses and extract to shortening mixture.", "Add the flour mixture and the flour , alternately, in small amounts, beating until well blended.", "Wrap dough in foil; chill overnight."]
["flour", "baking soda", "salt", "ground ginger", "ground cloves", "allspice", "shortening", "sugar", "light molasses", "rum", "water"]