2 c. melted lard
3 eggs
1 tsp. nutmeg
Ground anise seed
1 tsp. salt
Chopped nuts
2 c. white Karo syrup
1 c. flour, sifted with 1 tsp. cream of tartar
2 c. brown sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
2 tsp. whole coriander seed
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 c. molasses
4 tsp. baking soda

Dissolve baking soda in a little hot water. Mix melted lard and brown sugar together. Add eggs one at a time and set aside. Mix together the cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, anise seed, coriander seed, salt, pepper and chopped nuts. Add to the lard mixture. Add molasses, Karo syrup, and baking soda. Add the flour-cream of tartar mixture. Add enough flour to make a stiff dough. Mix until well blended. Let stand 10-12 hours in refrigerator before baking. Form a ball of dough into a snake like strand. Cut the strand into small piece, and roll each piece into a small ball, about the diameter of a penny. Bake at 350-375 degrees to a golden brown.