Time 1h40m Yield 144 Number Of Ingredients 9 Steps:
Sift flour, cinnamon, and ginger together in a large bowl. Add sugar and mix well. Work lard and butter into the flour mixture using a pastry blender. Combine vinegar and baking soda in a small bowl; mix to dissolve. Add mixture to the flour mixture in the bowl. Add molasses and mix thoroughly. Place dough in the refrigerator until chilled, about 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Roll dough out very thin on a floured surface. Cut into shapes using fancy cookie cutters. Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
Time 12m Yield 100 serving(s) Number Of Ingredients 11 Steps:
Combine molasses, sugar, lard and soda dissolved in 2 tablespoons hot water over low heat. Melt and cool. Add orange extract. Gradually add flour sifted with spices. Dough should be firm. Mix and knead thoroughly. Cover well and set in cool place to ripen. Roll small amounts of dough to 1/16" - 1/8" thick on a well floured board. Cut into shapes with floured cutters. Use old-fashioned cookie cutters for added interest. Place on greased tins, smoothing out any air bubbles. Bake at 350° for 12 minutes or until light brown–watch carefully.
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Time 30m Yield 150 cookies Number Of Ingredients 9 Steps:
Sift flour, soda, salt and spices together. Add sugar and mix well. Work in the butter or shortening with a pastry blender or two knives. Add molasses and vinegar; mix thoroughly. Chill. Roll very thinly on a floured board and cut out with fancy cookie cutters. Bake at 350F for ten minutes.
