Ginger Cookies

1 cup molasses. 1/2 cup sugar. 2 teaspoons soda dissolved in 1/2 cup water. 1/2 cup lard or drippings. 2 teaspoons ginger or 1 teaspoon ginger and 1 of cinnamon. 1 teaspoon salt.

Put sugar, salt and spices in mixing bowl, stir together. Add molasses and shortening and lastly the soda and water. Mix in Henkel's flour enough to knead quite stiff. Roll thin and bake in moderate oven. Mrs. F. P. Hunt.

Raisin Ginger Cookies

1 cup butter. 1 tablespoon ginger (level). 1 cup sugar. 1 tablespoon cinnamon (level). 1 scant cup molasses. 1 cup chopped raisins.

Put all on the stove and warm, then add 1 beaten egg. 1 teaspoon soda dissolved in 2 tablespoons sour milk or water. Pinch salt, 1 teaspoon Royal baking powder, 4 cups Henkel's flour. Roll thin, bake in quick oven.

Mrs. R. J. Grier.