Title: Jelly Top Cookies
Categories: Cookie
Yield: 1 Servings

1	c	Sugar
1	c	Molasses
1	c	Lard
2		Egg yolks
1	tb	Vinegar
1/2	ts	Ginger
1/2	ts	Cinnamon
1/4	ts	Cloves
1	ts	Baking soda
2	tb	Water; hot
2		Egg whites
		Firm jelly; for centers

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.

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

Source: Laura Lehew, Maple Grange, Hardin County, OH

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