Molasses Drop Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup molasses
• 1 cup warm water
• 2 teaspoon soda (in the water)
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon each, cloves, cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• 6 cups flour.

Temperature

• water warm

Equipment

• measuring cups and spoons

Needs review

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