Recipes from Amish Country :: Amish Pies, Cakes, and other Desserts
1 1/2 (one and one-half) c. raisins
1 c. peanuts
6 c. flour
2 Tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. each nutmeg, cinnamon and salt
1 1/2 (one and one-half) c. lard
3 c. sugar
2 1/2 (two and a half) c. oatmeal
2 Tbsp. baking soda
1 c. sour milk
1/2 c. dark molasses
3 eggs, beaten
Grind raisins and peanuts.
Sift together flour, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon and 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 hands, 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 fahrenheit until golden brown.
