1 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. lard or Crisco
1/2 c. dark molasses
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
4 1/2 c. flour

Mix all ingredients in order. Form dough in rolls. Chill in refrigerator, slice and bake at 350 degrees for a few minutes, until edges brown.

Note: they bake quickly!