1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. molasses
4 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
4 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. ginger
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. hot water

Mix all ingredients in order listed. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven at 375 degrees for 8 minutes. Makes 4 to 5 dozen cookies.