1 pt. molasses
1 c. lard
7 tbsp. cold water
1 tbsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. ginger
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt

Flour enough to make a thick dough (like pie crust) so you can roll out to cut cookies. Place on cookie sheet and bake about 10 minutes at 350 degrees.

FOR GINGERBREAD: Same recipe only use about 3/4 cup lard and use only enough flour for consistency of a thick cake batter. Bake about 30 to 35 minutes at 350 degrees. Test with toothpick for doneness.