1 c. shortening
2 1/2 c. sugar (1/2 brown sugar)
3 eggs
1/2 c. warm water & 1/2 molasses (mix together)
2 tsp. baking soda
5 c. flour
5 c. crumbs
1 tbsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt

Drop by teaspoon on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Crumbs are from stale cookies or cake (ground or grated).