Ingredients
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1 c. shortening
1 c. molasses
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. hot coffee
6 c. flour
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
3/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
Preparation
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Mix all ingredients.
Chill batter.
Roll out and cut with empty spam can.
Bake in moderate oven and frost with the following:
Soak 1 package Knox unflavored gelatine in 1 cup cold water.
Add 1 cup sugar and stir in a heavy saucepan.
Bring to a rolling boil, simmer 10 minutes.
Pour syrup into 1 3/4 cup powdered sugar and beat.
Add 3/4 teaspoon baking powder and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
Beat about 15 minutes or until thick.
Frost bottom of cookies.
Let dry.
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