Elfin Dream Cookie Drops - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. molasses
1/2 c. water
2 c. flour
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Preparation

Blend first 5 ingredients thoroughly.
Add remaining ingredients, mixing well after each addition.
Cover and chill 1 hour.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes at 350\u00b0.
Decorate with frosting of your choice (cream cheese frosting is delicious on these!).