Ginger Cream Cookies

• servings: 3 dozen

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening

1/2 cup sugar

1 egg

1/4 cup molasses

1/4 cup water

1 1/2 cups sifted enriched flour

1/2 teaspoon soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ginger

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon cloves

Confectioners Icing:

2 tablespoons melted butter

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup powdered sugar

2-3 tablespoons water

Directions

1. Cream together shortening and sugar. Add egg and molasses. Stir in dry ingredients alternately with water.

2. Drop from a teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet.

3. Bake in 400 degree oven about 8 minutes.

4. Remove from fire rack and frost while slightly warm.