7 c. flour
1 tbsp. salt
1 tbsp. ginger
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. allspice
3/4 c. water
1/4 c. rum
2 tsp. baking soda
2 c. dark molasses
1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar

Mix water and rum. Mix baking soda and molasses. Cream shortening and sugar. Add dry and wet ingredients alternately. Chill dough overnight. Roll into 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with 4 inch cutter. Place on baking sheet and cook for 10- 12 minutes at 350 degrees. Store in covered cookie jar. Send some to a college student.