Frosted Creams

Name: Frosted Creams
Ingredients: 1/4 cup shortening; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup molasses; 1 egg; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 to 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup water; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons 2% milk

13 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 to 2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup water
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons 2% milk

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses and egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture alternately with water mixing well after each addition.
2

Pour into a greased
3

. Bake at 400° for 13-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
4

In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Spread over cooled bars.