Ingredients

  • 4 1/4 c. sifted flour
  • 1/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1 c. packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 c. butter
  • 1/2 c. lard
  • 1 1/2 c. light molasses
  • 1/2 tsp. cider vinegar

Method

  • Sift the first 6 ingredients together.
  • Add the sugar and mix well.
  • Cut in butter and lard with a pastry blender or 2 knives. Add the molasses and vinegar gradually, mixing thoroughly.
  • Chill several hours.
  • Using a small amount of dough at a time, roll out about 1/8-inch thick on a floured surface.
  • Cut with fancy cookie cutters.
  • Transfer to greased cookie sheets.
  • Bake at 350° for about 10 minutes.