Soft Molasses Cookies
["1 c. sugar", "1 c. molasses", "1 egg", "3/4 c. melted shortening", "2 tsp. baking soda", "4 c. flour", "1 c. raisins", "1 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. ginger", "1 tsp. salt", "1 c. boiling water"]
["Cream together sugar, molasses and egg.", "Pour melted shortening over and continue mixing.", "Add 2 cups flour and soda; mix.", "Add raisins; mix.", "Add remaining flour, spices and salt and mix well.", "Dough will be very stiff.", "Pour boiling water over mixture and blend thoroughly.", "Bake 12 minutes on greased cookie sheet at 350\u00b0."]
["sugar", "molasses", "egg", "shortening", "baking soda", "flour", "raisins", "cinnamon", "ginger", "salt", "boiling water"]