Instructions: Cream shortening and sugar. Beat in egg. Stir in molasses and lemon juice; blend well. Sift together dry indredients; add to creamed mixture. Stir in boiling water; mix well. Add chopped apples; mix.

Chill thoroughly. Drop by teaspoons on greased baking sheets. Bake in 350 oven for 8 to 10 minutes.

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