Ginger Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1 c. lard
2 eggs
1 c. dark molasses
1/2 c. hot water
1 Tbsp. soda
1 Tbsp. baking powder
4 c. flour
1 Tbsp. ginger
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
1 Tbsp. salt

Preparation

Dissolve molasses in hot water.
Mix in eggs, lard, soda, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon and salt.
Slowly add flour, mixing well.
Drop by spoonful onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake at 350\u00b0 until puffed and lightly browned on bottom.
Sprinkle with sugar while hot.