Molasses Cookies
["1 c. shortening", "2 tsp. baking soda", "1/2 c. boiling water", "1/2 c. sugar", "1 1/2 c. molasses", "4 c. flour"]
["Melt shortening in a pan.", "Dissolve sugar in melted shortening.", "Dissolve 1 teaspoon soda in molasses.", "Take pan off stove and add molasses mixture, mixing well.", "Put 1 teaspoon baking soda in boiling water and add it to ingredients.", "Mix well. Gradually stir in approximately 4 cups of flour.", "Chill for at least an hour.", "Roll and cut out cookies.", "Bake at 400\u00b0 for 15 minutes."]
["shortening", "baking soda", "boiling water", "sugar", "molasses", "flour"]