2 c Shortening
2 1/4 c Brown sugar
1 qt Molasses
8 c Flour
1 tb Cloves
1 tb Cinnamon
1 ts Ginger
1/2 ts Baking soda
1 x *dissolved in:
1 ts Vinegar
Use a mixture of butter and lard for the shortening. Sift the flour
and spices together. Add sugar and mix well. Work in the shortening
with the finger tips or with a pastry blender. Add baking soda and
molasses and mix thoroughly. Chill. Roll very thin on floured board
and cut with fancy cookie cutters. Bake at 350-F about 10 minutes.
Yields
1 Servings