Ginger Creams

Name: Ginger Creams
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 1 batch, 1 serving(s)
Ingredients: 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; 3 cups powdered sugar; 1/3 cup butter, softened; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla; 2 tablespoons milk (approx.)

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Recipe by shortstuff

These are a wonderful molasses cookie & the vanilla frosting is so smooth and creamy! They have been a family favorite for years!:-) Ooh, they freeze well too.

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READY IN: 28mins

SERVES: 1

YIELD: 1 batch

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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

FOR COOKIES: Mix together sugar, water, molasses, shortening and egg.
Sift together remaining dry ingredients and add to molasses mixture.
Bake@ 400 for 8 minutes.
Cool~ Frost with Vanilla Frosting.
FOR FROSTING: Mix together sugar and butter; beat in vanilla and enough milk to make it smooth and of spreading consistency.

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