Ginger Creams

12 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/4 c. shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 c. molasses
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp. cloves
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 c. hot water
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 1 tsp. baking soda

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream shortening; add sugar, egg and molasses.
  2. 2
    Sift flour, salt and spices together and stir into molasses mixture, alternately with hot water and baking soda mixture.
  3. 3
    Chill dough thoroughly.
  4. 4
    Drop by teaspoon about 2 inches apart on slightly greased baking sheet.
  5. 5
    Bake about 8 minutes at 400°.
  6. 6
    Cover the tops with frosting while still warm.

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