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.