Recipe for Chuckwagon Cookies from the Cookies section.
Chuckwagon Cookies7 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon allspice
3/4 cup hot water
1/4 cup rum or rum flavoring
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups molasses or sorghum
1 cup lard or shortening
2 cups brown sugar or granulated sugar Sift together flour, salt and spices. Set aside for a while. Add baking soda to the sorghum or molasses. Cream shortening and sugar in a large crock or bowl. Add water, molasses and rum and cream thoroughly. Add dry ingredients. Stir until mixed well. Roll with a little flour as can be handled or put in refrigerator overnight. Roll 1/4 inch thick and cut with a 4-inch or larger cookie cutter. Bake on greased cookie sheet for 10 to 12 minutes at 375 degrees F. Will keep for months and improve with age.
We hope you enjoy your freshly made Chuckwagon Cookies. This recipe came from Cookies's, if you'd liked this recipe, there may be many others you'll find delicious as well.
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