GINGER CREAMS

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These are a wonderful molasses cookie & the vanilla frosting is so smooth and creamy! They have been a family favorite for years!:-) Ooh, they freeze well too.

Provided by shortstuff

Time 28m

Yield 1 batch, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup molasses
1/3 cup shortening
1 egg
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 tablespoons milk (approx.)

Steps:

FOR COOKIES: Mix together sugar, water, molasses, shortening and egg.
Sift together remaining dry ingredients and add to molasses mixture.
Bake@ 400 for 8 minutes.
Cool~ Frost with Vanilla Frosting.
FOR FROSTING: Mix together sugar and butter; beat in vanilla and enough milk to make it smooth and of spreading consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4460.9, Fat 139.4, SaturatedFat 59, Cholesterol 378.3, Sodium 2390, Carbohydrate 781.3, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 548.2, Protein 34.1

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