Galettes de Memère (Ginger Molasses Cookies) - PUBLISHED

First attempt, an unparalleled success!
2 - Made again for Christmas 2017 (but at in the New Year because we both got sick) and again, delicious. Gave them to others who also appeared to enjoy them.
3 - Made them again, same results. Good memories!

1 cup Blackstrap molasses
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup lard or butter
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ginger powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup boiling water
3 3/4 cup flour

1. In a mixer bowl, whip together the molasses, brown sugar and butter until it turns pale.
2. In a separate bowl, combine the baking soda, the dry ginger, salt and flour.
3. When the butter mixture starts to go pale, slow the speed to the slowest! It suddenly and unexpectedly splashes everywhere as soon as you add the the boiling water if the beaters are going too fast. 
4. Mix thoroughly, then slowly add the dry mixture until combined.
5. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
6. Roll into balls (1 oz each), set on cookie sheets and flatten slightly.
7. Cook in 350F oven for 10-12 minutes.

NOTE: can divide the dough and freeze a portion for future use.