Jumbo Molasses Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Mix flour, salt, ginger, and cloves.
2. 2
   Blend in baking soda into molasses; set aside.
3. 3
   Cream butter gradually and add sugar and
4. 4
   beat till light and fluffy.
5. 5
   Blend in molasses mixture.
6. 6
   Add flour mixture alternately with water.
7. 7
   Blend
8. 8
   thoroughly after each addition.
9. 9
   Stir in cereal.
10. 10
    Use 1/4 c dough for each cookie. Drop onto greased baking sheet about 3 inches apart.
11. 11
    Use a glass with flat bottom dipped in butter and sugar after pressing each cookie 3 to 4 inches in diameter.
12. 12
    Bake 375° for 15 minutes. Makes 20 large cookies.