The ginger cookies recipe is a very old one that has been in my family for a few centuries.

Ingredients

1. - 4 cups sifted flour
2. - ½ sugar
3. - 1 teaspoon powdered gingered (I always use more)
4. - ½ teaspoon salt (optional)
5. - ½ cup butter
6. - ½ cup lard

Directions:

Cut butter and lard into flour mixture until it looks like cornmeal
- 1 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon hot water
Mix well into flour mixture, add molasses and water
Roll 1/8 inch thinness or roll into balls. Then roll into sugar.
Bake 350 degrees for 5 to 7 minutes.
Enjoy.
This recipe is a very old one that my family has been making for a few centuries.