1 c. shortening
1 3/4 c. sugar
3 sm. eggs
2/3 c. molasses
1 tsp. vanilla
4 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs. Mix well. Add molasses and vanilla. In a large bowl combine flour, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda and baking powder. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture slowly. Divide batter. Make into rolls, wrap in waxed paper and chill.

Slice and bake at 375 degrees for 8 minutes or make small balls of dough flatten with sugared glass and bake. May be dropped off teaspoon and baked also.