Old-timers

48 Cookies

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾cupLard
¾cupSugar
¾cupMild molasses
¾cupSour cream
cupSifted all-purpose flour
2teaspoonsBaking soda
2teaspoonsCinnamon
teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonGinger

Directions

Cream lard and sugar together. Add molasses and cream, then the eggs.

Stir in the sifted dry ingredients. Dough will be soft. Chill in refrigerator overnight. Use half of dough at a time. Roll out lightly, ¼-inch thick on a floured cloth. Cut rounds of 2½ to 3 inches. Place on greased cookie sheets and bake 15 to 20 minutes.

Source: The Chatelaine Cookbook : by Elaine Collett From the collection of K. Deck