Jelly Top Cookies
By: Anonymous
Published: Thursday, February 18, 2010 - 1:16am

Ingredients




1 cup Sugar
1 cup Molasses
1 cup Lard
2 Egg yolks
1 tablespoon Vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Ginger
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon Cloves
1 teaspoon Baking soda
2 tablespoons Water, hot
2 Egg whites
Firm jelly, for centers

Preparation

1 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. 2 Note: Combine all ingredients except egg whites. Use additional granulated sugar for dipping. No temperature given, but probably 375 F.