Spiced Molasses Ginger Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup molasses
• 2 tablespoons fat
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon hot water
• 1 cup flour
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• About 3 cups flour (total)

Method

1. 1 Heat molasses and fat until fat is melted.
2. 2 Sift spices with one cup of flour.
3. 3 Dissolve soda in one teaspoon of hot water.
4. 4 Combine all ingredients and add enough more flour to make dough stiff enough to roll out.
5. 5 Bake in a moderate oven (350°F) for 12 to 15 minutes.