Molasses Cookies

10 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 8 c. flour
  • 4 tsp. soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 Tbsp. ginger
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 3 c. molasses
  • 1 c. lard
  • 1/2 c. butter (stick)
  • 10 Tbsp. boiling water (about 1 c.)

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift and measure flour.
  2. 2
    Add salt, soda and spices.
  3. 3
    Sift again.
  4. 4
    Combine melted shortening, molasses and water.
  5. 5
    Stir in beaten eggs, then flour mixture.
  6. 6
    Chill 1 hour.
  7. 7
    Roll out and cut with cookie cutter.
  8. 8
    Sprinkle with sugar.
  9. 9
    Bake at 425° about 15 minutes.

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