1 c. butter, melted
1 c. sugar
1 c. molasses
2 tsp. baking soda, dissolved in 2 tbsp. hot water
5 c. flour
3 tsp. cinnamon
4 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. salt

Bake 350 degrees 8 minutes. If dough is too stiff add 5 tablespoons water.