Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

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.)

Preparation

Sift and measure flour.
Add salt, soda and spices.
Sift again.
Combine melted shortening, molasses and water.
Stir in beaten eggs, then flour mixture.
Chill 1 hour.
Roll out and cut with cookie cutter.
Sprinkle with sugar.
Bake at 425\u00b0 about 15 minutes.