Instructions: Heat oven to 375. Cream shortening & sugar thoroughly. Stir in molasses. Stir dry ingredients together. Blend into creamed mixture alternately with water. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls of dough 2-3" apart on lightly greased sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes.

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