Molasses Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. melted shortening
1 c. dark molasses
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. sour milk
1 tsp. lemon extract
6 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. ginger
4 tsp. soda

Preparation

Mix melted fat, molasses and sugar until smooth, then add the sour milk and mix.
Add lemon extract.
Add the sifted dry ingredients and mix to a stiff dough.
Chill.
Roll out on floured board.
Cut as desired.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.