Sorghum Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. white sugar
14 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
2 c. oleo or shortening
2 c. sorghum
5 eggs, beaten
3 Tbsp. soda
1/2 c. boiling water
chocolate chips (optional)

Preparation

In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar and salt.
Cut in oleo.
Make a well and add sorghum, then hot water mixed with soda.
Add eggs and chips and mix well.
Form dough in long 1-inch thick rolls on cookie sheet.
Brush with beaten egg.
Bake at 375\u00b0.
When done baking, cut and put out to cool.