Ginger Creams

Name: Ginger Creams
Ingredients: COOKIES; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup molasses; 1/3 cup shortening; 1 egg; 2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon ginger; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon clove; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; FROSTING; 3 cups powdered sugar; 1/3 cup butter, softened; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla; 2 tablespoons milk (approx.)

18 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

COOKIES
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup molasses
1/3 cup shortening
1 egg
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
FROSTING
3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 tablespoons milk (approx.)

Directions

1

FOR COOKIES: Mix together sugar, water, molasses, shortening and egg.
2

Sift together remaining dry ingredients and add to molasses mixture.
3

Bake@ 400 for 8 minutes.
4

Cool~ Frost with Vanilla Frosting.
5

FOR FROSTING: Mix together sugar and butter; beat in vanilla and enough milk to make it smooth and of spreading consistency.