New England Molasses Cookies

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup hot water

Recipe

• 1 preheat over to 350.
• 2 combine flour and baking soda.
• 3 in a large bowl, cream the vegetable shortening, and sugar. beat in the eggs. beat in the molasses and hot water. gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
• 4 drop by spoonfuls 1 1/2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
• 5 bake for 12 to 15 minutes until firm to the the touch. cool on wire rack.