Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup bacon drippings or lard
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, ginger and cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups white flour
Preparation:
Mix all ingredients well; chill. Form into small balls and roll in granulated sugar. Flatten cookie balls with hand or the bottom of a glass. Bake at 375° for 9 to 11 minutes.Sonja's note: This recipe originated in the 30s when butter in urban areas was not only scarce but very expensive.
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