Black Pepper And Molasses Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 c molasses
• 2 c sugar
• 1 c shortening
• 4 tsp soda
• 6 c flour
• 2 tsp ginger
• 12 tsp nutmeg
• 12 tsp allspice
• 2 tsp cloves
• 2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp salt

Directions

1. Heat molasses
2. Add sugar shortening and soda
3. Heat again Add flour with the remaining ingredients
4. Mix well
5. Roll into 4 rolls about 12-inches long each wrapped in wax paper
6. Chill 1 hour
7. Slice bake 10 minutes at 350