2 eggs
1 c. sugar
1 c. molasses
1 c. shortening
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. hot water
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves
About 7 c. flour (enough to make stiff dough)

Cream sugar and shortening; add eggs, molasses and hot water. Sift dry ingredients together and blend into shortening mixture. Knead thoroughly; chill. Roll out 1/8-inch thick and cut. Bake at 375 degrees for about 8 minutes.