Old Fashion Molasses Cookies
["4 c. sifted flour", "2 tsp. soda", "1 1/2 tsp. ginger", "1/2 tsp. cinnamon", "1/8 tsp. salt", "1 1/2 c. molasses", "1/2 c. lard or shortening, melted", "1/4 c. butter", "1/3 c. boiled water"]
["Sift together flour, baking soda, spices and salt.", "Combine molasses, lard, butter and water in large bowl.", "Add dry ingredients to liquid; blend well.", "Cover and chill several hours or overnight.", "Turn onto well floured bread board.", "Using well floured rolling pin, roll to 1/4-inch thickness.", "Cut with cookie cutter.", "Sprinkle with sugar and place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake in 375\u00b0 oven 12 minutes.", "Cool on racks.", "Makes about 3 dozen."]
["flour", "soda", "ginger", "cinnamon", "salt", "molasses", "lard", "butter", "water"]