Instructions: Mix shortening, sugar, egg, molasses & water. Stir dry ingredients & blend in. Chill. Heat oven to 400. Drop by spoonfuls 2" apart on lightly greased sheet. Bake 8 minutes. While slightly warm, frost with lemon or vanilla flavored icing.

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