Dutch Lace Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. molasses
1 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
1/2 tsp. vinegar
2 1/8 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Combine molasses, sugar, shortening and vinegar in saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Boil for 1 minute.
Remove from heat.
Sift remaining ingredients together.
Add to molasses mixture.
Return to heat; cook until thick, stirring constantly. Drop 1/2 teaspoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet about 3 inches apart.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 3 to 5 minutes or until slightly browned. Cool slightly before removing from sheet with a greased spatula. Roll slightly for a curly edge.
Yields 6 dozen.