Aunt Clara'S Soft Molasses Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. 2
   Blend in the molasses and egg, beating well.
3. 3
   In another bowl, combine the flour, ginger, cinnamon, allspice and cloves.
4. 4
   Dissolve baking soda in the water.
5. 5
   Next, add the flour and baking soda mixtures alternately to butter mixture.
6. 6
   Blending well after each addition.
7. 7
   Drop by rounded tablespoons onto lightly greased and floured cookie sheets.
8. 8
   Bake at 350°F about 12 to 15 minutes until done.
9. 9
   Remove from cookie sheets and cool on wire racks.