Molasses Ginger Snaps

Ingredients

• 2 cups molasses
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup Crisco
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons powdered ginger
• 1 teaspoon powdered mace
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons boiling water
• Flour

Method

1. 1 Cream Crisco and sugar together.
2. 2 Add molasses, spices, salt, and soda mixed with boiling water.
3. 3 Add sufficient flour to make a stiff paste.
4. 4 Roll out thin, cut with a small cutter, and place on greased baking sheets.
5. 5 Bake in a 425°F oven for 5 to 7 minutes.