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