Old-timers
Author/Submitted by: Servings: 48 Categories:
Cookies
/
Desserts
Ingredients: 3/4
cup
Lard 3/4
cup
Sugar 3/4
cup
Mild molasses 3/4
cup
Sour cream 4 1/2
cups
Sifted all-purpose flour 2
teaspoons
Baking soda 2
teaspoons
Cinnamon 1 1/2
teaspoons
Salt 1
teaspoon
Ginger
Directions:
Cream lard and sugar together. Add molasses and cream, then the eggs. Stir in the sifted dry ingredients. Dough will be soft. Chill in refrigerator overnight. Use half of dough at a time. Roll out lightly, 1/4-inch thick on a floured cloth. Cut rounds of 2 1/2 to 3 inches. Place on greased cookie sheets and bake 15 to 20 minutes.
Source: The Chatelaine Cookbook : by Elaine Collett From the collection of K. Deck
|