Ginger Snaps

Old/out of yellow book

1 C butter

1/2 C water

2 C sugar

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp ginger

1/2 tsp cloves

2 1/2 tsp soda dissolved in cold water

5 C fllour

Melt molasses and butter in a sauce pan. Add water, sugar spices and soda. Add flour and mix well. Roll to 1/3 in and cut. Cook at 375 degrees 5 – 6 min.