Recipe - Jelly Top Cookies

1 cup Sugar
1 cup Molasses
1 cup Lard
2 Egg yolks
1 tablespoon Vinegar
One half teaspoon Ginger
One half teaspoon Cinnamon
One fourth teaspoon Cloves
1 teaspoon Baking soda
2 tablespoon Water; hot
2 Egg whites
Firm jelly; for centers

Use 1 level t. soda dissolved in 2 T. hot water. Flour to make a very stiff
dough. Roll, cut and dip in egg white, then in granulated sugar. Put firm
jelly in center or each cookie. Watch closely as they will burn easily.

Note: Combine all ingredients except egg whites. Use additional granulated
sugar for dipping. No temperature given, but probably 375 F.

Source: Laura Lehew, Maple Grange, Hardin County, OH

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