4 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. molasses
1/2 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar
1/3 c. water
3 c. raisin bran flakes

Cream butter and sugar. Add molasses and water gradually and blend thoroughly. Stir in cereal. Using 1/4 cup of the dough, drop on cookie sheet 5" apart. Using flat bottom glass, buttered and sugared, press top of cookie to measure 3" to 4" in diameter. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.