Makes 48 small cookies
- 1/2c shortening (Crisco)
- 1/2c sugar
- 1/2c molasses
- 1 egg
- 2 1/2c flour
- 1/2t salt
- 1/2t baking soda
- 1/2t ginger
- 1/2t ground cloves
- 1/2t nutmeg
- 1t baking powder
- 1 1/2t cinnamon
Combine ingredients and rest dough 2 hours in refrigerator. Roll out dough to about 1/4″ thickness or less. Cut into desired shape using cookie cutters. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 min
Drawing frosting
- 1 egg white
- 1/4t cream of tartar
- powdered sugar (to desired thickness)
This frosting will harden once it dries. Use a piping bag to draw edges on your shape or as desired.