New England Molasses Cookies

This cookie recipe comes form the "1001 Cookie Recipes" Cookbook. I really like molasses and this is really tasty as well as easy to make.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 3-4 dozen cookies

Ingredients

• 3  cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 cup vegetable shortening
• 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
• 2  large eggs
• 1⁄2 cup molasses
• 1⁄4 cup hot water

Directions

1. Preheat over to 350.
2. Combine flour and baking soda.
3. In a large bowl, cream the vegetable shortening, and sugar. Beat in the eggs. Beat in the molasses and hot water. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
4. Drop by spoonfuls 1 1/2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until firm to the the touch. Cool on wire rack.