Ginger Cream Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup shortening
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp. cloves
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
Instructions
Normally I double or triple this recipe because they go fast at our house!
Mix sugar and shortening together. Add egg, molasses and water. In a separate bowl, combine all dry ingredients. Add dry ingredients to the molasses mixture and mix well until combined. Refrigerate dough for at least 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Drop dough onto silpat and bake for approx. 8 minutes. Once cookies have cooled, add the frosting to each with your pastry bag.
Frosting:
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk or heavy cream
- 1 tsp. vanilla