1 c. molasses (substitute 1/2 c. honey or syrup)
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. ginger
1 3/4 tsp. baking powder

Heat molasses to boiling. Add shortening and soda, remove from stove and add rest of ingredients. Chill overnight in refrigerator. Roll - leave very thick, cut and sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 350 about 10 minutes. Will burn easily. (When you add the soda it will foam a lot.)