2 c  Shortening

  2 1/4 c  Brown sugar

      1 qt Molasses

      8 c  Flour

      1 T  Cloves

      1 T  Cinnamon

      1 t  Ginger

    1/2 t  Baking soda

      1 x  *dissolved in:

      1 t  Vinegar

  Use a mixture of butter and lard for the shortening.
  Sift the flour and spices together. Add sugar and mix well. Work in
  the shortening with the finger tips or with a pastry blender. Add
  baking soda and molasses and mix thoroughly. Chill. Roll very thin on
  floured board and cut with fancy cookie cutters. Bake at 350-F about
  10 minutes.

  Source:  Pennsylvania Dutch Cook Book - Fine Old Recipes, Culinary
  Arts Press, 1936.