Ginger Creams

From E.W. Williams.

Yield: Makes about 4 1/2 dozen

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup molasses
• 2 cups sifted flour
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• 1/2 cup water

Directions

1. Cream shortening and sugar.
2. Beat in egg. Stir in Molasses and sifted dry ingredients.
3. Add water.
4. Drop by teaspoon full on cookie sheet.
5. Bake 400° degree oven about 8½ min
6. While slightly warm frost with confectioners frosting

Timing

• about 8½ min

Temperature

• 400° degree oven

Equipment

• cookie sheet

Transcription

17 Single

1/2 scoop

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