1 c. sugar
1 c. soft butter
1 c. dark molasses
1 tbsp. vinegar
5 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/3 c. boiling water

Cream sugar and butter. Add molasses and vinegar. Combine flour, cinnamon and salt. Combine soda and hot water. Add dry ingredients alternately with soda and hot water. Chill 1 hour. Roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with 2 1/2 inch cookie cutter. Bake on greased cookie sheet at 375 degrees for 8 minutes. Makes 5 dozen.