8 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
3 c. molasses
1 c. shortening, melted
4 tsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. butter, melted
10 tbsp. boiling water

Sift dry ingredients. Combine molasses, shortening, and water. Add dry ingredients. Roll out and cut with cookie cutter, Put a drop of strawberry jam in the center of each cookie before baking. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.