Mom'S Molasses Cookies
["1 1/2 c. sugar", "1 c. molasses", "3 eggs", "2 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. cloves, nutmeg and allspice", "1 c. lard (for shortening use a little more)", "1 heaping tsp. salt", "1 tsp. ginger", "1 tsp. soda", "1/2 c. cold water", "2 heaping tsp. baking powder", "6 c. flour"]
["Beat together first 8 ingredients.", "Add soda to cold water; add to batter.", "Mix in baking powder and flour.", "Drop onto greased cookie sheet and flatten with a fork dipped in water.", "Bake at 375\u00b0 until done, 10 to 12 minutes."]
["sugar", "molasses", "eggs", "cinnamon", "allspice", "lard", "salt", "ginger", "soda", "cold water", "baking powder", "flour"]