Ginger-Nuts
382. Half a pound of butter,
Half a pound of sugar,
One pint of molasses,
Two ounces of ginger,
Half an ounce of ground cloves and allspice mixed,
Two table spoonsful of cinnamon,
As much flour as will form a dough.
Stir the butter and sugar together; add the spice, ginger, molasses, and flour enough to form a dough. Knead it well, make it out in small cakes, bake them on tins in a very moderate oven. Wash them over with molasses and water before they are put in to bake.