Joe Froggers(A Molasses Cookie) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening (Crisco or margarine)
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 c. dark molasses
6 Tbsp. water
2 Tbsp. rum (optional)
4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. allspice
sugar for sprinkling

Preparation

Mix the shortening together with the sugar and cream thoroughly.
Stir in the salt, molasses, water and rum.
Add baking soda and spices to the flour and add to the creamed mixture.
Mix well until dough forms.
Chill dough thoroughly. Roll out on a lightly floured board and cut into large 3-inch circles 1/8-inch thick.
Place on a greased cookie sheet and sprinkle tops with granulated sugar.
Bake in a preheated 350\u00b0 oven for about 10 minutes.