Mel's Soft Molasses Cookies Recipe

• 1/3 c. shortening
• 1 c. brown sugar
• 1 1/2 c. dark molasses
• 2/3 c. cool water
• 4 Large eggs
• 7 c. flour
• 2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1 teaspoon grnd cloves
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

1. Preheat oven 350 degrees.
2. Mix shortening, sugar, molasses and Large eggs.
3. Stir in water.
4. In another bowl mix dry ingredients.
5. Blend the 2 mixtures till smooth.
6. Batter is thick and may need to be hand stirred.
7. Roll onto floured board and cut with cookie cutters.
8. Place on non-stick cookie sheets.
9. Cook for 8-10 min.
10. Makes 6 to 7 dozen cookies.

shortening, brown sugar, dark molasses, water, eggs, flour, baking soda, salt, allspice, ginger, cloves, cinnamon

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/mel-s-soft-molasses-cookies-6894 (may not work)