Jelly Top Cookies

Ingredients

1 c sugar
1 c molasses
1 lard
2 egg yolks
1 tb vinegar
1/2 ts ginger
1/2 ts cinnamon
1 ts baking soda
2 tb water
2 egg whites

Instructions

Firm jelly; for centers Use 1 level t. soda dissolved in 2 T. hot water. Flour to make a very stiff dough. Roll, cut and dip in egg white, then in granulated sugar. Put firm jelly in center or each cookie. Watch closely as they will burn easily. Note: Combine all ingredients except egg whites. Use additional granulated sugar for dipping. No temperature given, but probably 375 F.