1 c. sugar
1 c. molasses
1 c. hot water
1 c. lard or Crisco
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
7 c. flour
No eggs

Mix well together and cool slightly. Add 7 cups flour or until stiff enough to roll out and cut out with cookie cutter. Bake at 400 degrees for 4 or 5 minutes on ungreased cookie sheet. Frost if desired.