Soft Molasses Cookies
["1 c. molasses", "1 c. white sugar", "1 c. melted shortening", "4 tsp. soda", "2/3 c. hot water", "2 eggs", "5 c. all-purpose flour", "1 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar", "1 1/2 tsp. ginger", "1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon", "1 tsp. vanilla", "3/4 tsp. salt"]
["Mix sugar and molasses.", "Add melted shortening and eggs; mix well.", "Add vanilla.", "Dissolve the soda in hot water.", "Sift flour, cream of tartar, spices and salt together, then mix all together. Let mixed dough stand in a cool place for 1 hour.", "Roll out to about 1/8-inch thick.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 on a well-greased cookie tin for 10 minutes, or until well done."]
["molasses", "white sugar", "shortening", "soda", "hot water", "eggs", "flour", "cream of tartar", "ginger", "cinnamon", "vanilla", "salt"]