1 c. molasses
1/2 c. butter
1 tsp. baking soda
2 1/4 c. flour
1 3/4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. ginger

Heat molasses to boiling; remove from heat. Add butter and soda (will foam). Add flour, baking powder, salt and ginger; mix well. Chill dough. Drop by small teaspoon on cookie sheet or roll out and cut with cutter. Bake for 6-7 minutes at 350 degrees.