Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], recipe: mix together all liquid ingredients with mixer and then add flour until you get a dough (similar to a bread dough but not as dry). cut dough in four pieces. cut a slice approximately 1/2 inch and roll out. you can either twist into a braid or a circle (what ever shape you wish). bake @ 325 degrees for approximately 20 minutes (until slightly brown). glaze (optional) confectionary sugar, milk and vanilla (mix until you get a slightly stiff glaze and then apply to cookies).

Target recipe: combine molasses, sugar, lard and soda dissolved in 2 tablespoons hot water over low heat. melt and cool. add orange extract. gradually add flour sifted with spices. dough should be firm. mix and knead thoroughly. cover well and set in cool place to ripen. roll small amounts of dough to 1/16" - 1/8" thick on a well floured board. cut into shapes with floured cutters. use old-fashioned cookie cutters for added interest. place on greased tins, smoothing out any air bubbles. bake at 350° for 12 minutes or until light brown--watch carefully.