1/2 c. lard
1 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. molasses
3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. + 2 tbsp. hot water

About 3 dozen cookies. Bake at 400 degrees.