Diary of a Kentucky Cook

Don't forget what is truly important, the simple and basic things in Life. Honesty, Pure Emotions, Gardening, Cooking, the Joy of Creating and sharing Recipes and to be blessed by the majestic beauty of Nature. Once you find out what makes you happy, try to do THAT for a living.

Sunday, June 10, 2007

civil war original spice cookie recipe

civil war spice cookie recipe
(no cooking temp given)

1 c shortening (butter)
1 c brown sugar
1 1/2 c molasses
2 eggs
1/2 c hot water
2 tsp ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
5 1/2 c flour
2 tsp soda
1/4 tsp salt
a little white sugar for sprinkling

In a big bowl:
cream together brown sugar, molasses and shortening.
Add eggs, one at a time
in another bowl:
combine your water, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg and then stir into molasses batter.
Add flour, soda and salt
Stir good.
Drop by coffeespoon onto a greased pan,
flatten cookies with a lid and sprinkle with sugar.

Bake for about 8, but no more than 10 minutes.


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