Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

 * 3 c. sugar
 * 1 1/2 c. Lard
 * 1 1/2 c. Raisins
 * 2 1/2 c. Oatmeal
 * 1/2 c. Molasses
 * 3 eggs, beaten
 * 1 c. Peanuts
 * 1 c. Sour Milk
 * 2 tbsp. Soda
 * 2 tbsp. Baking Powder
 * 6 c. flour
 * 1 tsp. each of Nutmeg, Cinnamon and salt

Directions

 * Grind raisins and peanuts.
 * Sift together flour, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, 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.
 * Roll the dough into balls the size of a walnut and press flat.
 * Beat two eggs and paint the top of the cookie with egg.
 * Bake at 375 degrees.