1 c Shortening
1 c Sugar
1/2 c Molasses
4 1/2 c Flour
3 ts Ginger
1 ts Salt
2 ea Eggs
Cream sugar, shortening, add eggs. Beat well. Add molasses and dry ingredients to make a stiff dough. Form into roll. Put in icebox to chill. Note: Cut, place on baking sheet. Bake in 375 F. oven. Source: Lena Leiby, Southington Grange, Trumbull County, OH