1 c. brown sugar, scant
1 c. lard
2 eggs
1 c. molasses
4 1/2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cloves
3 tsp. baking soda in 1/2 c. hot water

Let cool before rolling out. Bake on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes. Frost.