4 c. flour
2 tsp. ginger
Nutmeg, pinches
Cloves, pinches
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. molasses
1 c. sugar
1 egg

Sift flour, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, salt and soda together; set aside. Put in bowl: 1 cup molasses and 1/2 cup hot water mix. Add 1 cup sugar and 1 well beaten egg. Beat until smooth. Add dry ingredients. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. (Cookies harden slightly as they cool.)