Brune Kager (Ginger Cookies) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup molasses
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup shortening (half butter, half lard)
3 1/2 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ginger
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cold water

Preparation

Combine molasses, brown sugar and shortening in pan.
Heat and cook 4 minutes then cool to lukewarm.
Stir in 1 cup of the flour and the remaining ingredients.
Stir in remaining flour.
Roll out on a lightly floured surface until 1/8 inch thick or thinner.
Cut chosen shapes with cookie cutters.
Place on a lightly greased baking sheet and place a sliver of almond in the center of each cookie.
Bake at 375 F for about 5 minutes.
Watch closely so they don't burn.
Mrs. Skov adds that these cookies will keep in a tight container \"almost forever\" -- at least 2 months.