I'm very late responding to this request (just found this site -- looks great!

The following recipe was originally from a Canadian Living magazine several years ago.
Like many others, I find their recipes always turn out just the way they show it.

SOFT MOLASSES COOKIES......

Cream together: 1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. white sugar
1 egg

Add (then mix): 1 c. molasses

Blend together: 3 1/2 c. all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cloves

Add 1/2 of dry ingredients to molasses mixture. THEN ADD 1/2 c. hot water.

Add remainder of dry ingredients.

Roll on floured board to 1/4" thickness. Cut into desired shapes.

Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes.