Amish Molasses Cookies
["5 c. sugar", "2 1/2 c. lard or shortening", "4 eggs", "1 c. molasses", "1 c. hot water", "3 Tbsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. salt", "2 tsp. vanilla", "10-12 c. flour (I use 10)"]
["Cream first four ingredients.", "Dissolve soda in hot water. Add to creamy mixture.", "Add vanilla and flour.", "Make small balls and bake on greased cookie sheet at 350\u00b0 for 8-10 minutes. I use \"Pampered Chef\" large scoop and get 10 dozen large cookies.", "Put grease on bottom of glass, dip in bowl of sugar and flatten cookies on cookie sheet before you bake them.", "Don't overbake. Great cookies."]
["sugar", "lard", "eggs", "molasses", "water", "baking soda", "baking powder", "salt", "vanilla", "flour"]