1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. Grandma's Molasses
1 egg
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. hot water or buttermilk
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. mixed spice
1 tsp. ginger

Mix and cream first 4 ingredients. Mix the flour and other ingredients. Sift. May need to add a bit more flour or 1/2 or 1 cup oatmeal flakes if wish. Drop cookies. Chill dough overnight or few hours in refrigerator. Bake 350 degrees.