INGREDIENTS:
1/3 pt. molasses
1 lb. brown sugar
1/4 lb. lard
1/2 pt. buttermilk
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1/2 lb. mixed fruit, ground
1/2 c. raisins, ground
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 lbs. sifted flour
DIRECTIONS:
Mix all of the ingredients together. This is a very stiff dough. Put in refrigerator overnight. Roll, cut in shapes and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. While warm, frost with powdered sugar and milk frosting. Sprinkle with colored sugar.
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