Long Johns – Recipe Wise

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup molasses
• 1 egg
• 3 teaspoons baking soda
• 3/4 cup boiling water
• 1 tablespoon vanilla ( optional )
• 4 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon clove