Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/2  Cup           butter or margarine -- softened
   1      Cup           packed dark brown sugar
   1                    egg
     1/2  Teaspoon      baking soda
   1      Tablespoon    hot water
   1      Teaspoon      vanilla extract
   1 3/4  Cups          flour
                        sugar

Preparation:

In a mixing bowl, cream butter brown sugar and egg. Stir together baking soda and water; add to creamed mixture. Add vanilla and flour; mix well. Shape into walnut-sized balls. Place on greased cookie sheets; flatten with fork that has been dipped in water. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 325~F. for 15 to 20 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool on waxed paper.