Ingredients:
3 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. lard
1 1/2 c. raisins
2 1/2 c. oatmeal
1/2 c. dark molasses
3 eggs, beaten
1 c. peanuts
1 c. sour milk
2 tbsp. soda
2 tbsp. baking powder
6 c. flour
1 tsp. each of nutmeg, cinnamon and salt
Preparation:
Grind raisins and peanuts.
Sift together flour, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt. Cut in
lard, add sugar, oatmeal, raisins and peanuts and mix well again.
Dissolve soda in sour milk and add molasses and beaten eggs. Chill
one hour.
Using your hand, roll the dough into balls the size of a walnut and
press slightly flat.
Beat two eggs and paint the top of the cookie with egg. Bake at 375
degrees F (175 degrees) until golden brown.
