Ingredients
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1/2 c. butter or margarine
1 c. sugar
1 egg, well beaten
1 c. molasses
4 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 c. hot water
1 c. raisins
1 c. chopped walnuts (optional)
Preparation
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Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Cream butter and sugar together until fluffy.
Beat in egg until well combined.
Beat in molasses.
Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and cloves.
Beat in dry ingredients by thirds, alternating with 1/2 cup hot water.
Mix in raisins and nuts (if using).
Drop by tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets.
Bake 8 to 12 minutes. Remove and cool on wire rack.
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