1 c. sugar
1 c. molasses
1 c. lard
1 tbsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. baking soda in a little hot water
Flour, enough to roll into balls

Cream together sugar, molasses and lard. Then add soda in hot water. Add all dry ingredients, just enough flour to make a soft dough that doesn't stick to your fingers. Shape into balls the size of a walnut. Flatten on cookie sheet with a glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 375 degrees for about 12 minutes. They are very good dunked in milk or coffee when you eat them. It brings out the flavor.