Great Grandma'S Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. Green Briar molasses
1 c. boiling water
1 scant tea c. lard
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1 c. sugar
2 tsp. soda (dissolved in boiling water)
2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. salt
4 to 5 c. flour

Preparation

Combine all except flour.
Mix quite stiff.
Roll out on floured surface and cut out shapes.
Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 325\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.