Soft Ginger Drops Recipe

12 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/4 c. molasses
  • 4 1/2 c. flour
  • 1 c. boiling water
  • 2 teaspoon soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon cloves

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine shortening, sugar, egg and molasses; mix well.
  2. 2
    Sift together dry ingredients and add in alternately with water, stirring till smooth.
  3. 3
    Drop by teaspoonfuls on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
  4. 4
    Bake in a 400 degree oven for 8-10 min.
  5. 5
    Cold on racks then frost with lemon glaze.

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