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Old - Fashioned Soft Molasses Cookies 1 c. sugar 1 c. shortening or lard 1 c. molasses 1 c. hot water, not boiling 1 egg 4 1/2 c. flour 2 level tsp. baking soda 1 level tsp. salt 1 lg. tsp. cinnamon 1 level tsp. ginger pinch of cloves Stir baking soda into hot water until dissolved; add molasses. Cream shortening with sugar until light; beat in egg. Stir together flour, salt and spices. Add 1/2 of the dry ingredients (flour), the molasses mixture, then the remaining flour (dry) mixture. Mix only until combined. Chill for 1 hour. Roll out and cut into shapes on a lightly floured board, using cutters dipped in flour or cocoa to prevent sticking. Transfer to greased cookie sheets and bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes (depends upon size of cookies), or until done. Cool on wire racks. --------------------------------------------------- Crisp Molasses Cookies 1 cup shortening (Crisco) 1 cup molasses 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup sugar 3 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. cloves 1/4 tsp. ginger Heat shortening and molasses in a saucepan until the shortening is melted. Stir constantly. Slowly pour this mixture over the eggs. Add dry ingredients and mix thoroughly. Chill thoroughly. Roll 1/16-inch thick on a floured board or pastry cloth and cut with a 2-inch cookie cutter. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.