3/4 c. butter or Crisco
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 c. molasses
1 c. cold water
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. ginger
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda (in water)

Mix ingredients together. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.