SUGAR 'N' SPICE COOKIES

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An inexpensive meal can still include dessert like these simple cookies. They are a sweet and tart treat.-Dottie LaPierre, Woburn, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
LEMON FROSTING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool. , For frosting, cream the confectioners' sugar, butter and zest in a large bowl. Gradually add lemon juice, beating until frosting achieves desired spreading consistency. Frost cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 107mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.