Molasses Cookies

by Ruby Viola Kotter Freeman

1 c. sugar

1 c. water

2 eggs

1 t. baking soda

1 c. shortening (or 1/2 c. margarine and 1/2 c. oil)

2/3 c. molasses

4 c. flour

2 t. cinnamon

1 t. nutmeg

1 t. ginger

Mix all dry ingredients.  In separate bowl, beat sugar and shortening, then add eggs and water.  Mix with dry ingredients.  Bake at 400ºF. for 8-9 minutes.

Frosting:

1 c. brown sugar

1/3 c. canned milk

1 T. butter

1 t. vinegar

pinch salt

powdered sugar to desired texture

Put brown sugar, milk and butter on stove and boil until dissolved.  Add vinegar, salt and powdered sugar.  Frost cookies.