1 c. molasses
1 c. sugar
1 c. lard
2 tsp. baking soda dissolved in 1 c. hot coffee
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
Flour (enough to make dough to proper consistency to roll)

Mix ingredients, roll out on a board and cut using cookie cutters or drinking glass (you will probably need to add flour during rolling to bring it to proper consistency). Bake in 375 degree oven on ungreased cookie sheets until done.

NOTE: This is an old recipe, I can trace it back to my Great-Grandmother.