Jane's Soft Molasses Cookies

3 1/2 cup flour
3 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt

1 egg
2/3 cup sugar
1 cup molasses
1/2 cup oil
1 cup flour
1/4 cup cold water
1/4 cup vinegar

Combine flour, baking soda, spices, and salt in a large bowl.

Beat together egg, sugar, molasses and oil. Continue beating while adding the cup of flour, then the cold water and vinegar. Slowly add the bowl of dry ingredients until well mixed.

Drop by tablespoons two to three inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.