Mom’s Cookies ingredients:
1 cup shortening,
1 cup granulated sugar,
1 cup dark molasses,
2 teaspoons baking soda,
2 tablespoons hot water,
2 eggs,
4 cups all-purpose flour,
2 teaspoons ground ginger,
Granulated sugar (optional).
In large bowl, cream shortening and sugar; mix in molasses. In small bowl,
dissolve baking soda in water; add to molasses mixture. Mix in eggs. Combine
fl our and ginger; stir into molasses mixture. Chill dough for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Roll dough 1/4-inch thick on lightly fl oured
surface. Cut with fl oured cookie cutters; sprinkle with sugar, if desired. Bake
on ungreased cookie sheets at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on
wire cooling racks. Makes 3 to 4 dozen.
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