Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dark molasses 2/3 cup brown sugar 2/3 cup cold water 1/3 cup butter or margarine 7 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon allspice 1 teaspoon ginger 1 teaspoon cloves 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions: Mix molasses, sugar, water and butter. Mix in remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Heat oven to 350 degrees farenheit. Roll dough 1/4 inch inch thick on floured board. Cut with floured cookie cutter. Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets. Bake until no indentations remain when touched, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool and decorate. Makes about 30 cookies.
