Pine Tree Shillings

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl cream together molasses, brown sugar, and lard.
2. 2
   In a small bowl combine flour, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, and salt.
3. 3
   Blend the flour mixture into the creamed mixture.
4. 4
   Divide into 6 portions.
5. 5
   On lightly floured surface, shape each portion into 10-inch long rolls (total of six 10-inch rolls).
6. 6
   Wrap each; chill several hours.
7. 7
   Slice each roll into pieces a little more than 1/4-inch thick.
8. 8
   Place on greased cookie sheet.
9. 9
   Press each cookie with thumb until about 1/8-inch thick.
10. 10
    Bake at 350 degree F.
11. 11
    for 5 to 8 minutes.