Ginger Creams - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. soft shortening
1 small egg
1/2 c. molasses
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. egg
1/2 c. cold water
1/2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves

Preparation

Mix shortening, sugar, egg and molasses thoroughly. Stir in water. Sift dry ingredients together and stir in.
Heat oven to 400\u00b0.
Drop rounded teaspoonfuls about 2-inches apart onto lightly greased baking sheet. Bake 7 to 8 minutes until almost no imprint remains when touched lightly with finger. While slightly warm frost with Quick Cream Icing.
Makes 4 dozen.