Molasses Cookies
["1 egg", "2/3 c. sugar", "1 c. molasses", "2/3 c. shortening", "3 1/2 c. hot water", "4 1/2 c. flour", "2 tsp. baking soda", "1/4 tsp. cinnamon", "1/4 tsp. cloves", "1/4 tsp. ginger", "1/2 tsp. salt"]
["Mix together the first 5 ingredients.", "Combine remaining dry ingredients together and add to molasses mixture.", "Mix well.", "Let set overnight in refrigerator.", "Roll out and bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 minutes."]
["egg", "sugar", "molasses", "shortening", "water", "flour", "baking soda", "cinnamon", "cloves", "ginger", "salt"]