OLD FASHION GINGER CRISPS

This old recipe was given out by a Lard company. Please note that you can substitute shortening for the lard.

2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 1/4 tsps ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp salt
2/3 cup lard
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 tbsps water
1/3 cup sugar

Sift together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Cream lard and 1 cup sugar. Add egg, molasses, and water; beat thoroughly. Stir sifted dry ingredients into creamed mixture, mixing well. Shape dough into balls about the size of a small walnut and roll in the 1/3 cup of sugar. Place on cookie sheet about 2-inchs apart. Bake in a moderate 350 degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes.

Yield: 4 dozen cookies

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