2/3 c. sugar
2/3 c. molasses
2/3 c. hot water
2/3 c. shortening
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger
2 tsp. baking powder
1 egg
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. chopped dates
1 tsp. salt
Flour

Cream sugar and shortening together. Add molasses, egg, and baking soda. Sift together salt, cinnamon, and ginger. Add soda to water and add with flour to make consistency for dropping.

Fold in dates and drop from tip of spoon on a cookie sheet. Bake in a moderate oven.