Susan down the road/from yellow book
1/2 C molasses
1 C butter
1/2 C water
2 C sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon, giner, cloves
2 1/2 tsp baking soda
5 C flour
Mix and melt first 5 ingredients over stove. Add mixed flour and soda. Mix well and roll out and bake at 375 for 5- 6 min 6 doz cookies