OLD FASHIONED MOLASSES COOKIES
8 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons Arm & Hammer or Cow Brand Baking Soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 cups molasses
1 cup lard, melted
½ cup butter, melted
10 tablespoons boiling water
Granulated sugar
1. Sift, then measure the flour. Sift three times with the baking soda, salt and spices.
2. Combine the molasses, melted shortening and boiling water.
3. To these liquid ingredients, add 4 cups of dry ingredients and blend well.
4. Add remaining 4 cups of dry ingredients gradually, beating well after each addition.
5. Let stand in a cool place about 1 hour.
6. Turn onto a lightly floured board. Roll ¼ inch thick. Cut with large, floured cooky cutter. Sprinkle with granulated sugar. Bake in hot oven.
Amount: 5 dozen cookies Temperature: 425° F. Time: 15 minutes