Grandma's Molasses Cookies

Grandma's Molasses Cookies

1 cup molasses

1 tsp. vinegar

1 Tbsp. sugar, heaping

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. nutmeg

1/2 tsp cloves

1/2 cups shortening

1/2 cups boiling water

2 tsp. baking soda

2 tsp. baking powder

3 cups flour

1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray the cookie sheets.

2. Whisk all the dry ingredients.

3. Add shortening, molasses and water. The dough is stiff!

4. Roll it out on a lightly floured board. Cut with round cutters.

Bake for 10 - 12 minutes.

My Grandma always put chocolate icing on them.  😋