Ginger Creams Cookies Recipe Amish Dessert Recipes

Cream shortening and sugar. Add beaten eggs, molasses and water. Beat well. Add dry ingredients and mix well. Drop by spoonfuls onto greased baking sheet. Bake at 375° F. 10-12 minutes. Frost when cool.

Icing:
Melt butter, add hot water and vanilla. Thicken with confectioners sugar. Beat until a creamy consistency.

1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs well beaten
1 c. cold water
1 c. baking molasses
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped nuts

Icing:
6 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. hot water
1 tsp. vanilla
confectioners sugar

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