Mrs. Wealand'S Molasses Drop Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. black molasses
1 c. sugar
1 c. butter or lard
1 c. hot water
5 c. flour
1 egg
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Mix together all ingredients in order.
Drop by teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet.
Before putting in oven, beat an egg and brush on top of each cookie.
Bake at 350\u00b0 until done.