Scotch Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 pt. granulated sugar
1 1/2 c. lard or butter
1/2 c. molasses
1 1/2 tsp. soda dissolved in a little warm water
3 eggs
1 1/2 qt. flour
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. nutmeg

Preparation

Thoroughly combine sugar and butter.
Add molasses and eggs. Combine dry ingredients and add gradually to butter mixture.
Roll out on lightly floured board, and cut with large cookie cutter. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and brush with topping.