Joe Froggers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. each: ground cloves, nutmeg and allspice
2 Tbsp. rum
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. butter or margarine
1/3 c. water
1 c. dark molasses
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

In a large bowl, stir together flour, spices and salt.
In a small bowl, combine rum and water.
In another small bowl, stir together the molasses and soda.
In another large bowl, cream the sugar and butter.
Then beat in 1/2 of the dry ingredients, 1/2 of the rum mixture and then 1/2 of the molasses.
Repeat until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
Chill dough several hours or overnight.
Roll out on well floured surface to 1/4-inch thick. Cut with 4-inch cookie cutter or 1 pound coffee can.
Place on greased cookie sheet and bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.
Let stand 2 to 3 minutes, then remove to cooling rack.