1 c. brown sugar
1 c. molasses
1 c. Crisco
1 egg
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. hot water
5 c. flour, sifted

Mix sugar, molasses, Crisco, egg, and spices. Add hot water with the soda in it. Add flour and combine to make a soft dough. Roll out and cut with cookie cutter. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes.