Ginger Sandwich Cookies

These cookies are to die for!!! I couldn't believe how delicious these were when my aunt made them the other day. If you love ginger snaps give these a try... you will be pleasantly suprised.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 24

Ingredients

• 1  cup shortening
• 3⁄4 cup white sugar
• 1  egg
• 2  tablespoons milk
• 2  cups flour
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1⁄2 cup ginger marmalade (Robertson's is best)

Directions

1. Cream shortening and sugar together.
2. Add egg and milk, blend well.
3. Sift in flour and ginger, mixing well.
4. Knead dough until smooth.
5. Chill 1 hour.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F.
7. Lightly grease cookie sheet.
8. Roll dough to 1/8 inch in thickness.
9. Cut in to rounds with cookie cutter.
10. Bake 10-12 minutes, until golden.
11. Make sandwiches with two cookies and ginger marmalade.