Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies

Total Time: 3 hrs 9 mins Preparation Time: 3 hrs Cook Time: 9 mins

Ingredients

• 4 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups molasses
• 1/2 cup shortening or 1/2 cup lard, melted
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/3 cup boiling water

Recipe

• 1 sift together flour, soda, spices and salt. combine molasses, lard, butter & water in large bowl. add dry ingredients to liquid & blend well. cover & chill several hours or overnight. turn onto well-floured surface. roll to 1/4 inch thickness and cut with 3 1/2" cutter. sprinkle with sugar and place on ungreased baking sheet. bake in 375* oven for 9-12 minutes. cool on racks.