German Cookies

9 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 3/4 c. shortening
  • 1 c. sorghum molasses
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 4 to 5 c. flour
  • 2 tsp. ginger
  • 3 tsp. soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix all ingredients.
  2. 2
    Let chill overnight.
  3. 3
    Shape in balls size of walnuts.
  4. 4
    Press with fork to make cross.
  5. 5
    Bake in moderate oven 10 to 12 minutes.
  6. 6
    They are best if not cooked too done.
  7. 7
    Take them out so that they will fall when taken out of the oven.
  8. 8
    The dough will keep in refrigerator for days.

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