Cavalier'S Brown Sugar Cookies
["1 1/2 c. dark brown sugar", "1/2 c. lard", "1/2 c. boiling water", "1 1/2 tsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. vanilla", "4 to 4 1/2 c. flour"]
["Cream lard and sugar.", "Dissolve soda in boiling water; pour over sugar mixture.", "Stir and cool to room temperature.", "Add vanilla.", "Add flour until dough seems ready for rolling.", "Chill dough.", "Roll very thin; shape as desired.", "Place on lightly greased cookie sheet.", "Bake at 375\u00b0 for about 10 minutes."]
["brown sugar", "lard", "boiling water", "baking soda", "vanilla", "flour"]