1 c. molasses
1 c. sugar
1 c. Crisco
1 c. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ginger or more
4 tsp. baking soda
5-6 c. (about) flour

Flour to handle not too stiff. Drop on greased pan or roll and cut them. Bake in moderate oven, 350 degrees, about 12 minutes. (Sprinkle a little sugar on top before baking.)