1 c. sugar
1 c. butter
1 c. molasses
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
5 c. flour
1 tbsp. baking soda, dissolved in 1 c. boiling water
1 egg

Mix together in large bowl. Drop from teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with sugar before baking. Bake at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.