Swedish Ginger Cookies

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 cookie sheets w parchment paper. In a food processor, combine all ingredients. Spin until dough forms. Chill dough for a few hours. Drop in 1 T lumps on cookie sheet, form into balls, roll in sugar, space 2-inches apart and press flat w glass dipped in sugar. Bake 12-15 min until dark brown. Let cool on baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a baking rack to finish cooling. Makes about 30 cookies.

Bacon Fat 0.75c (from 2 lb bacon)
Sugar 1c plus extra for dusting
Molasses 4T dark
Egg 1 large
Flour 2c
Salt, Kosher 1.5tsp
Baking Soda 2tsp
Ginger 1tsp
Cloves 1tsp
Cinnamon 1tsp