Old Fashioned Chocolate Spice cookies

1 cup sugar
1 cup shortening
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup molasses
2/3 cup hot water
4 cups flour
1/2 cup cocoa
2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. salt

Bake in a 350 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes.