Thin Ginger Snaps (Mrs. R. Heim.)
Origin: Clarksville, Tennessee
Source: Martha McCulloch-Williams, 1913
Ingredients
- 1 cup lard
- 2 cups molasses
- salt
- spices
- flour
Instructions
- Mix the melted lard well through the molasses. Add a pinch of salt and spices to taste. Stir in enough flour to make a soft batter.
- Drop the batter by small spoonfuls onto a well-greased baking sheet. Bake in a quick oven until done.