Molasses Cookies

1 cup lard (Crisco or butter)
1 cup sugar
1 cup molasses
2 tsp vinegar
1 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp cloves
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp soda
3 cups flour
1 cup chopped nuts


Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add molasses and vinegar and beat until smooth. Add spices, salt, and soda and mix thoroughly. Slowly blend in the four. When finished, stir in the chopped nuts. Chill the dough 1 hour. Form into small (about 1 inch in diameter) balls and flatten with a glass dipped in sugar.
Bake at 375 F for 8-10 minutes.

As made by Grandma Skyp