12 tb Butter; softened
12 tb Lard; softened
2 c Firmly packed light brown
-sugar
15 c Flour; about
1 tb Ground mace
2 tb Ground cloves
2 tb Ground cinnamon
4 c Molasses; warmed
2 tb Grated lemon peel
3/4 c Brandy
2 tb Baking soda
1/4 c Milk
From: arielle@bonkers.taronga.com (Stephanie da Silva)
Date: Thu, 8 Dec 1994 14:45:58 GMT
Be forewarned, this recipe makes about 200 kazillion cookies. These
cookies are supposed to be rolled out paper thin. I rolled them out much
thicker, like gingerbread (and it still made 200 kazillion). But they are
excellent.
In a large bowl, mix together the butter and lard, and cream them with the
sugar. Add the flour to the bowl. Mix the mace, cloves, and cinnamon with
the molasses and add to the bowl. Mix all together, using your hands. Add
the lemon peel and brandy. Dissolve the baking soda in the milk and add to
the dough. The dough should be stiff, but pliable. If necessary, add more
flour. Roll the dough about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick and cut into shapes of
stars, crescents, animals, etc. Bake on buttered baking sheets in a
preheated 350F (180C) oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until crisp and well
browned.
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Yields
300 Servings