• 1 c. molasses
• 1/3 c. lard or other shortening
• 1/4 c. butter
• 3-1/4 c. flour
• 1/2 tsp. soda
• 1 Tb. ginger
• 1 tsp. salt

Heat the molasses to boiling and pour over the shortening. Sift the dry ingredients together and add these. Cool the mixture until it is stiff and cold, roll as thin as possible, cut with a small round cutter, and bake in a quick oven, being careful not to burn.

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