Burnt sugar cookies

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsSugar
1cupWater; boiling
3eachesEggs
1cupLard
1tablespoonGinger
1cupMilk; sour
2cupsSugar
Salt; a pinch
3tablespoonsBaking soda

Directions

Put 2 c. sugar in skillet, stir until melted. Remove from firs when molasses has become dark brown. Pour 1 c. boiling water into molasses after removing from fire. Mix eggs, lard, ginger, sour milk, salt while molasses cools. Put soda in molasses and stir well. Pour together and work in flour to stiff dough.

Note: No time or temperature given. Drop on baking sheet by teaspoonful. Bake in 375 F. oven.

Source: Mrs. Dortha Reed, Benrock Grange, Noble County, OH