1 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 c. molasses
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. boiling water
5 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. ginger

Mix. Chill dough overnight (important for good handling). Roll and cut. Place on cookie sheet and sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 375 degrees for 9 minutes.