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Mom's Soft Molasses Cookies Recipe

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2 c sugar
1 lb lard (not melted)
2 c molasses
2 c cold water (or coffee)
4 tsp soda in water (or coffee)
2 tsp baking powder sifted with 6 c flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ginger

May need a little more flour so as not to be sticky. Cover with foil and refrigerate over night.
Bake at 375 or 400 degrees, depending on your oven. About 10 or 12 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar.
Molasses (light - gold label)
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