1 c. molasses
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. mashed potatoes
1/2 c. sour milk
4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. ginger
2 tsp. cinnamon

Heat molasses. Add butter. Cool slowly and add sugar, potatoes and sour milk. Mix and sift 2 cups flour with other dry ingredients. Add enough more of flour as necessary. Chill 1 hour or more covered. Roll 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters. Bake about 15 minutes at 350 degrees.