1 c. sugar
1 c. shortening & 1/4 c. butter
1 c. molasses
3/4 c. water with 2 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs
6 1/2 c. flour (or enough to have dough soft yet easy to roll out)
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. baking powder
Pinch of salt

Mix above ingredients then roll out on floured surface. Cut desired shape and size. Bake at 350 degrees until soft and cake like.