1 c. shortening
1 c. light brown sugar
3 eggs, well beaten
1 1/2 c. molasses
6 c. bread flour
1 1/2 Tbsp. ginger
2 1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. soda

Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs and molasses. Stir dry ingredients together and add. Chill. Roll out not too thin. Bake at 350° until dry, not crisp. Makes enough dough for many shaped cookies. Frost, if desired.