1 c. brown sugar
1 c. lard or shortening
2 tbsp. heaping cocoa
1/2 c. molasses
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
3 c. flour

1. Mix ingredients together.

2. Drop onto greased cookie sheet.

3. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-13 minutes.

4. Cool. Frost with vanilla frosting.