Mennonite Dishpan Cookies
- 2 1 /2 cups sugar
- 2 cups melted margarine
- 2 cups sorghum molasses
- 4 beaten eggs
- 1 /4 cup ht water
- 8 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- 2 tablespoons soda
- 8 cups oatmeal
- 3 cups raisins
- 2 cups chopped black walnuts
- Soak raisins in water for an hour to plum up and then drain.
- Mix eggs, margarine, sugar, and molasses.
- Roll 1 /4 thick and cut with cookie cutter or wide jar ring.
- Brush cookie tops with water and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake at 350 8-10 minutes until done.
Recipe by Amish 365 at https://www.amish365.com/mennonite-dishpan-cookies/
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