Ginger creams

Ginger creams

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 1/2 c
• soda - 1 tsp
• egg - 1 item
• shortening - 1/4 c
• molasses - 1/2 c
• ginger - 1 tsp
• sifted flour - 2 c
• hot water - 1/2 c
• nutmeg, salt, cinnamon and cloves - 1/2 tsp

How to make ginger creams:

Cream shortening and sugar; add egg and beat well. Sift dry ingredients. Add to creamed mixture. Dissolve soda in hot water. Stir in dry ingredients. Drop from teaspoon about 2 inches apart. Bake about 8 minutes. Frost with confectioners sugar icing. Spray cookie sheet with Pam before putting cookies on.

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