Molasses Cookies150 Years Old

Ingredients

• 1 c shortening lard
• 1 c dark brown sugar
• 1 pt dark molasses 16 oz
• 1 c buttermilk
• 6 c flour approximately
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp ginger
• 12 tsp nutmeg
• 12 tsp cloves
• 14 tsp cream of tartar
• 1 Tbsp baking soda

Directions

1. Cream shortening and sugar
2. Add molasses slowly stirring constantly
3. Mix spices with cream of tartar and add to mixture Mix soda and buttermilk and make a fairly stiff dough by adding flour and milk alternately to the sugar and spices mixture
4. You may not need the entire six cups of flour
5. Refrigerate overnight covered
6. Roll out at least 14-inch thick the thicker the better using as little flour as possible
7. Keep dough refrigerated when not rolling and cutting
8. Cut into cookies and brush with beaten egg Bake 10 to 12 minutes in preheated 350