1 Cup white sugar1 Cup Light Brown sugar1 Cup Crisco1/2 Cup hot water2 eggs4 Cups self-rising flourDash of salt1 Tablespoon vanilla1 teaspoon nutmeg
Pour hot water over first 3 ingredients. Swirl around and leave about 15 minutes. Add eggs, flour, salt, vanilla and nutmeg. Drop by teaspoons on cookies sheet and bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes.
Source: Carolyn Kirksey, page