Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies

1. 1

   Cream together in a large bowl the sugar, lard or other shortening, molasses and eggs.

2. 2

   Sift the flour, ginger and salt. Dissolve the baking soda in the coffee.

3. 3

   Stir dry ingredients into molasses mixture, adding coffee alternately.

4. 4

   Chill.

5. 5

   Roll out dough to a thick layer, 1/2-inch or so.

6. 6

   Cut with round cutter. Dip into sugar.

7. 7

   Place on greased baking sheet, leaving room to spread.

8. 8

   Bake at 375u00b0 for about 10 minutes but do not let brown as they will be too hard.

9. 9

   They are a good big soft cookie which keep well. Cool on rack and enjoy with a glass of milk.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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