1 c. molasses
1 c. sugar
1 c. butter and lard mixed
1/2 c. boiling water
1 egg
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. ginger
Flour to roll (4 1/2 to 5 c. guess)

Cream butter and lard, add sugar and mix. Add egg and molasses. Mix well, add soda in hot water and add to mixture. Add flour and ginger.