Plain Ginger Cakes

1. 1

   Stir the soda into the molasses; melt the butter in the boiling water; turn all into a bowl and stir in the flour, sifted with the salt and spices; add more flour if needed, but keep the dough as soft as can be handled.

2. 2

   Roll a little of the dough at a time to a sheet about three-eights of an inch thick and cut into rounds.

3. 3

   Press two pecan nut meats into the top of each, and dredge with granulated sugar.

4. 4

   Bake in a moderate oven.

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   The recipe will make about twenty cakes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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