Old-Timers

Recipe Ingredients

3/4 cup	148g / 5.2oz	Lard
3/4 cup	148g / 5.2oz	Sugar
3/4 cup	177ml	Mild molasses
3/4 cup	177ml	Sour cream
4 1/2 cups	281g / 9.9oz	Sifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons	10ml	Baking soda
2 teaspoons	10ml	Cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons	7.5ml	Salt
1 teaspoon	5ml	Ginger

Recipe Instructions

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, 1/4-inch thick on a floured cloth. Cut rounds of 2 1/2 to 3 inches. Place on greased cookie sheets and bake 15 to 20 minutes.

Source:
The Chatelaine Cookbook by Elaine Collett

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