3 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
1 c. molasses
1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 tsp. baking soda

Mix flour, sugar, butter. Take out 1 cup for crumbs. To the remaining mixture, add molasses, boiling water, and baking soda. Fill paper baking cups 2/3 full and add 1 teaspoon of crumbs. Bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Serves 18.