Title: Norwegian Molasses Cookies
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 7 servings
1 c Lard
2 c Sugar
2 Eggs
1 c Molasses
5 c Flour; sifted
3 ts Baking soda
1/8 ts Salt
Cream together lard and sugar until light and fluffy.Add eggs, one at a
time, beating well after each addition. Beat in molasses.Sift together
flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually stir into creamed mixture. Cover
with plastic wrap.Chill 1 hour in refrigerator.
Shape dough in 1 1/4" balls. Place 2" apart on greased baking sheets.
Bake in 350 oven 18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from baking
sheets; cool on racks.
SOURCE: Farm Journal's Great Home Cooking In America (pg. 239)
