Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['vegetarian'], 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.

Target recipe: 1. preheat oven to 375 degrees f and prepare two greased cookie sheets; set aside. 2. in a small mixing bowl, cream together the butter and the sugar. 3. beat in the eggs until well blended. add the flour and the irish whiskey, and beat the dough until smooth. 4. add the fruit and nuts, and mix well. 5. drop cookie dough from a tablespoon onto the prepared cookie sheets. 6. bake at 375 degrees f each sheet of cookies for 8 to 10 minutes. 7. remove the cookies from the baking sheets with a spatula while still warm. 8. place on wire rack to partially cool. 9. store the cookies in an airtight container with a slice of white bread to maintain their soft, fruity texture.