1 1/2 cups molasses
1 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup cold water
1/3 cup lard or fat
7 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. allspice
2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix first 4 ingredients. Blend well. Add remaining ingredients. Roll dough 1/4-inch thick on a floured board. Cut with a floured person shaped cutter. Place 2-inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet.

Bake at 350°F for 12 minutes.