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    Ginger Cookies (Civil War)


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    List of Ingredients




    2 C. lard (or 2 1/2 C. shortening)
    3 C. sorghum molasses
    1 C. sugar
    8 C. flour
    2 T. soda
    1 T. ginger
    1 T. cinnamon
    2 C. butter milk
    2 tsp. vanilla

    Recipe



    Heat molasses and sugar together
    When sugar is dissolved, add lard (or shortening)
    Stir until melted. Remove from heat
    Sift flour, salt, soda, and spices together
    Add dry ingredients alternately with milk. Add vanilla
    Stir until soft, smooth dough is formed
    Chill dough over several hours
    Turn dough on a lightly floured board and roll to 1/4" thickness
    Cut with a large round cookie cutter
    Place 1" apart on greased cookie sheet
    Bake in a moderate oven (350) until cookies are firm, about 15 minutes

 

 

 

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