Mrs. Criswell's Ginger Cookies

1 qt Molasses; baking

1 pt Brown sugar

1 pt Lard

1 pt Milk; sour

8 ts Baking soda; level - dissol

-ved in milk 2 tb Ginger; level

Flour; to make stiff dough Let stand over night. Roll thin, glaze top of each cookie with 1 whole egg beaten light. Bake in hot oven. Makes 1/2 bushel. Note: Hot oven is 400 - 450 F. Source: Mrs. Criswell, Fredricksburg Grange, Wayne County, OH