Grandma Sears' Soft Molasses Creams ⋆

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 cups molasses
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vinegar
• 1/2 cup boiling water