Ingredients
- 1 dissolved in
- 1 qt molasses
- 8 c flour
- 2 1/4 c brown sugar
- 2 c shortening
- 1 t ginger
- 1 t vinegar
- 1 t cinnamon
- 1/2 t baking soda
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.
