Ginger Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 eggs, well beaten
1 c. granulated sugar
1 c. shortening (lard)
1 c. baking molasses
1 1/2 c. sour milk
3 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. salt
3 tsp. soda
flour to stiffen

Preparation

Cream eggs, sugar, shortening and molasses.
Add soda to sour milk and add to creamed mixture.
Add enough flour to roll nice, but do not roll too thin.
Cut into favorite shapes with cookie cutter.
Bake at 375\u00b0 to 400\u00b0.