Combine in a large bowl and beat with mixer until light and fluffy:
1 ½ c shortening
2 c sugar
2 eggs
½ c molasses
Mix together and add to above with a spoon:
4 ½ c flour
2 t soda
2 t cinnamon
2 t cloves
2 t ginger
Form dough into walnut size balls. Place on cookie sheet. Do not press. Bake at 350 for 8-9 minutes for soft cookies or 12 minutes for hard cookies. Remove from oven and let sit 1 minute. Remove to rack and drizzle with glaze while still warm.
Glaze:
Powdered sugar
Water
Mix to form a very thin paste.
2 comments:
are these your mom's recipe?
yes, but i don't know you so i'm guessing you've never had them!!
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