Ginger Creams

11 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix together shortening, sugar, egg and molasses.
  2. 2
    Stir in baking soda and water.
  3. 3
    Sift together and stir in flour, salt, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon.
  4. 4
    Chill dough for 1 hour. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls about 2-inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet.
  5. 5
    Bake until set when touched lightly, no imprint remains.
  6. 6
    Bake at 400° for 7 to 8 minutes.
  7. 7
    Makes 4 dozen 2-inch cookies.

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