3 c. flour
2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. shortening
3/4 c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 c. unsulfured molasses
1 egg
1/2 to 1/3 c. boiling water

In medium bowl, combine flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. In mixer bowl cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses and egg. Next beat in dry ingredients just until combined. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease two cookie sheets. Divide dough into quarters between two sheets of wax paper. Roll dough into 1/4 inch thick. Bake 10 to 12 minutes.