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Ingredients For old-timers

  • 3/4 c
    lard
  • 3/4 c
    sugar
  • 3/4 c
    mild molasses
  • 3/4 c
    sour cream
  • 4.5 c
    sifted all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 2 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1.5 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    ginger

How To Make old-timers

  • 1
    Cream lard and sugar together.
  • 2
    Add molasses and cream, then the eggs.
  • 3
    Stir in the sifted dry ingredients.
  • 4
    Dough will be soft.
  • 5
    Chill in refrigerator overnight.
  • 6
    Use half of dough at a time.
  • 7
    Roll out lightly, 1/4-inch thick on a floured cloth.
  • 8
    Cut rounds of 2 1/2 to 3 inches.
  • 9
    Place on greased cookie sheets and bake 15 to 20 minutes.

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