Mix and cream shortening and sugar. Add beaten egg, molasses, soda and hot water. Add other ingredients in order given; cinnamon, ginger, salt, flour and nuts. Mix well and drop by spoonfuls on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees F. for 15 minutes. These cookies can be iced while hot, if you desire.
By Robin from Washington, IA
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Combine and mix. Drop on greased cookie sheet and bake in 350 degrees F oven until done.
By Trudy from Springfield, IL
LARD? Do they still make lard? and my gosh, can't something else be used as a substitute, like margarine.I can feel my arteries seizing up as we speak. (08/01/2006)
By Gepe
My thoughts exactly- I read all of the recipes we get through this site and, while I am sure they are all delish, it make me wonder if there isn't anyone out there who has a high cholesterol problem like me? (08/02/2006)
By Claudia- MD
I read these posts looking for helpful hints, good recipes, product reviews, problem solving ideas and the like. All posts do not impact my life. If it's something I'm not interested in I move on. I do not feel the need to comment on everything I disagree with. It troubles me when someone "attacks" a post. I believe someone may need to do some research on the lard/margerine topic.
By Grandma Margie
I completely agree with Grandma Margie! Take a look at Sally Fallon's " Nourishing Traditions" book and other's of the like. Products we are told that are "healthy" just may not be. Besides, isn't this "thriftyfun"? (08/02/2006)
By Guest
This was a family recipe on my father's side, but many of the ingredients listed above are incorrect. It came from Denmark, and this recipe seems to be omitting some very key ingredients and adding some very unnecessary ones. (11/12/2008)
By Kristi
Editor's Note: Kristi, we would love to post your version. Post feedback here or send it in as a new recipe.
