1 c. lard
1 c. sugar
1 c. molasses
2 eggs, beaten
3 tbsp. hot water
2 tsp. baking soda
4 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. salt

Sift together dry ingredients except soda. Cream together lard and sugar. Add molasses and eggs. Dissolve soda in hot water and add to sugar mixture. Then add dry mixture. Drop by teaspoon on cookie sheet and flatten with glass dipped in sugar. Bake in 350 degree oven.