1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
3 eggs
2 c. molasses
8 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. ginger
2 tbsp. cinnamon

In a bowl, cream sugar and shortening. Add eggs and molasses. Mix. Sift dry ingredients over wax paper. Add to mixture and stir well. Put in refrigerator until cold. Roll on cutting board to 1/2 inch thick.