Grandmother'S Christmas Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 eggs
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. Crisco
1 c. molasses
1/2 c. sour milk
2 tsp. soda
enough flour to make a stiff dough
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. black pepper

Preparation

Mix all ingredients in order given.
Chill overnight in a covered bowl.
Roll out in a log roll about the size of a lead pencil.
Cut in 1/2-inch pieces.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes. Store in an airtight container or Christmas can.
The longer they are stored, the better the flavor.