Molasses Cookies with Citron

1 c Molasses

2 c Sugar

4 1/2 tb Vinegar

1/2 c Water

1/2 lb Chopped nuts

1 1/2 ts Cinnamon

2 Eggs

1 1/2 ts Baking soda

1/4 lb Chopped citron

1 1/2 ts Ground cloves

1/2 ts Salt

1 c Corn sirup

Flour Beat eggs until light. Add molasses, sugar, sirup, water, and vinegar. Sift 2 cups flour. To 1 cup add spices, salt, and baking soda. Combine with first mixture. Add citron and nuts which have been dredged with 1 cup sifted flour. Add sufficient flour to make a soft dough. Mix thoroughly. Turn onto lightly floured board. Roll in thin sheet. Cut with floured cutter. Place on slightly oiled baking sheet. bake in moderate oven (400 F) about 10 minutes. 50 servings. -----