Ginger creams

Ginger creams

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 1/2 c
• cinnamon - 1/2 tsp
• salt - 1/2 tsp
• nutmeg - 1/2 tsp
• egg - 1 item
• molasses - 1/2 c
• ginger - 1 tsp
• sifted flour - 2 c
• cloves - 1/2 tsp
• soft shortening - 1/4 c
• baking soda, dissolved in 1/2 c - 1 tsp

How to make ginger creams:

Mix together shortening, sugar, egg and molasses. Stir in baking soda and water. Sift together and stir in flour, salt, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon. Chill dough for 1 hour. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls about 2-inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake until set when touched lightly, no imprint remains. Bake at 400° for 7 to 8 minutes. Makes 4 dozen 2-inch cookies.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Drop cookies, Cookie and brownie.