1 c. sugar
1 c. molasses
1 c. Crisco
3/4 c. "hot" water
1 tbsp. ginger (optional)
1 tbsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
4 c. flour (heaping)

Mix each ingredient into batter in order given. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake 10-15 minutes in 350 degree oven.