A recipe for Jelly Top Cookies. Follow the simple recipe instructions for Jelly Top Cookies shared by other home cooking experts.
Ingredients
1 c Sugar1 c Molasses
1 c Lard
2 ea Egg yolks
1 tb Vinegar
1/2 ts Ginger
1/2 ts Cinnamon
1/4 ts Cloves
1 ts Baking soda
2 tb Water; hot
2 ea Egg whites
Firm jelly; for centers
Directions
Use 1 level t. soda dissolved in 2 T. hot water. Flour to make a very stiff dough. Roll, cut and dip in egg white, then in granulated sugar. Put firm jelly in center or each cookie. Watch closely as they will burn easily. Note: Combine all ingredients except egg whites. Use additional granulated sugar for dipping. No temperature given, but probably 375 F. Source: Laura Lehew, Maple Grange, Hardin County, OH
