Ginger Creams - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. hot water
1/2 c. molasses
1/4 c. shortening
1 egg
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves

Preparation

Heat oven to 375\u00b0.
Grease cookie sheets.
In large bowl, combine sugar, hot water, molasses, shortening and egg; blend well.
Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Stir in remaining cookie ingredients until well blended.
Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 10 to 15 minutes.
Frost with vanilla frosting, or eat plain.