Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 c. sugar
1 c. lard or shortening
1 c. molasses
2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
2 Tbsp. hot water
5 1/2 c. flour

Preparation

Mix all ingredients except the flour together.
Then add the flour to make a stiff dough.
Place part of the dough on a lightly floured pastry cloth.
Knead dough to desired consistency.
Roll out about 1/8-inch thick.
Cut with cookie cutter.
Place on floured cookie sheet in a 325\u00b0 oven until firm. Remove from sheet to wire rack immediately. Stores well in airtight container or in freezer.