Gumdrop Cookies #2
INGREDIENTS:
1 c Sugar 1/2 ts Cinnamon
1 c Molasses 1/4 ts Cloves
1 c Lard 1 ts Baking soda
2 ea Egg yolks 2 tb Water; hot
1 tb Vinegar 2 ea Egg whites
1/2 ts Ginger Firm jelly; for centers
1 c Sugar 1/2 ts Cinnamon
1 c Molasses 1/4 ts Cloves
1 c Lard 1 ts Baking soda
2 ea Egg yolks 2 tb Water; hot
1 tb Vinegar 2 ea Egg whites
1/2 ts Ginger 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.
Note: Combine all ingredients except egg whites. Use additional granulated sugar for dipping. No temperature given, but probably 375 F.