4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
Pinch of salt
1 tbsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 c. molasses
1/2 c. Crisco or butter
1/4 c. butter
5 tbsp. boiling water

Take 2 cups flour, soda, salt, and spices and sift three times. Combine molasses, Crisco, and boiling water. Add flour mix and beat well. Add the other flour and beat well. Let stand in refrigerator 1 hour and roll out and cut in 3 inch squares. Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown.