Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



1
cup
cocoa powder





1
cup
water

hot



2
cups
brown sugar





1
cup
molasses





1
cup
shortening





2
each
egg yolks





1
teaspoon
baking soda

heaping



1
x
flour

to make soft dough



1
teaspoon
cinnamon





1
teaspoon
cloves





1
teaspoon
allspice

 Add hot water to cocoa and soda. Let stand while preparing other ingredients. Cream shortening, adding sugar gradually. Add beaten egg yolks, molasses and cocoa mixture. Sift spices with flour and add. Roll soft as possible. Cut with cooky cutter. Bake in hot oven. Egg whites may be used to make icing for cookies.
  
Note: Hot oven is 35 - 4 F