Frieda’S Molasses Cookies

• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup light molasses or sorghum
• 1/3 cup boiling water
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

1. In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the molasses, water and vinegar. Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt; beat into creamed mixture. Cover and chill for 3 hours.
2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4 in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. cookie cutter, drinking glass or decorative cutter dipped in flour. Place on greased
3. . Bake at 375u0b0 for 8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Do not overbake.

shortening, sugar, light molasses, boiling water, white vinegar, flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, salt

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/frieda-s-molasses-cookies/ (may not work)