1 c. sugar
1 c. lard
1 c. molasses
1/2 c. hot water
1 tsp. baking soda
Dash red pepper
1 tbsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
Flour to roll

Cream sugar and lard. Add molasses that hot water has been added to. Add soda, spices and flour. Roll out on floured board or cloth and cut with cookie cutter.