Ginger Cut Outs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. flour
1 Tbsp. ground ginger
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. margarine or butter
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. molasses
1 egg
3 c. sifted powdered sugar
3/4 tsp. vanilla
2 to 3 Tbsp. water

Preparation

Stir together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat margarine or butter for 30 seconds; add sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Add molasses and egg; beat well.
Add the flour mixture; mix well. Cover and chill several hours or until easy to handle.