Ginger Creams

Yield: Makes about 4 1/2 dzen

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup molasses
• 2 cups sifted flour
• 1/2 teaspoon soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• 1/2 cup water
• confectioners frosting, amount not stated

Directions

1. Cream shortening and sugar.
2. Beat in egg. Stir in molasses.
3. Sifted dry ingredients. Add water.
4. Drop by teaspoons on cookie sheet.
5. Bake 400° degree about 8 1/2 min.
6. While slightly warm frost with confectioners frosting.

Timing

• about 8 1/2 min.

Temperature

• 400° degree

Equipment

• teaspoons; cookie sheet

Notes

• Double batch
• 1/2 cup; 1 cup; 2 eggs; 2/3 cup; 4 cup; 1 tsp; 1 tsp; 2 tsp; 1 tsp; 1 tsp; 1 cup

Transcription

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