Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies

Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies

Ingredients:
wheat flour, white, all-purpose, unenriched
leavening agents, baking soda
spices, ginger, ground
spices, cinnamon, ground
salt, table
molasses
lard
butter, without salt
water, bottled, generic

Directions:
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.