8 ounces butter - 1 cup. 8 ounces sugar - 1 cup.

8 ounces black molasses - a small teacup

4 eggs.

2 ounces ground ginger - 2 tablespoons.

Half cup milk or water.

4 teaspoons baking powder. '

2 pounds flour, or enough to make soft dough.

Mix the ingredients in the order they are printed. Roll out and cut with a small cutter.