1 c. sugar
1 c. shortening or butter
3 eggs
1 tsp. ginger
2 c. molasses
2 tbsp. baking soda
3 1/2 c. flour

Combine first 4 ingredients. Set aside. Heat molasses and soda, beat while heating about 1 minute. Combine the 2 mixtures with enough flour to make a stiff dough. Roll out thin. Cut with cookie cutter. Place on cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. NOTE: This recipe is over 100 years old.