Nauvoo Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

In a large bowl mix together the sugar molasses lard and hot water until smooth. Stir in eggs. Combine the flour baking soda salt cinnamon and ginger; stir into the batter to make a soft dough. Add more flour if needed. Cover the bowl and refrigerate dough for at least 1 hour or until firm.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place cookies onto ungreased baking sheets.

Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven or until cookies appear dry in the center.