Molasses Ginger Snaps

1/2 c.butter
1/2 c.lard
1 c.sugar
1/c.molasses
1 lg T.ginger
1 t. cinnamon
1 t. ground cloves
1 t. allspice
1 t. baking soda in 6 T. boiling water
2-3 c. flour
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Beat together butter,lard and sugar. Add molasses, spices and soda/water. Stir in enough flour to make a stiff dough. Roll into pieces the size of hickory nuts in hand and flatten. Bake in a moderate oven for 10-15 minutes or until browned.