Iced Molasses Cookies

Ingredients

240 ml molasses
200 gr sugar
190 gr shortening
240 ml water
14 gr baking soda
2 gr ginger
5 gr cinnamon
2 egg whites
600 gr confectioners sugar
2 gr vanilla
500 gr flour

Instructions

minutes at 350� until done. Cool completely and frost with decorative frosting. Cookies can also be dusted with decorative sugar or sprinkles prior to baking. To make frosting, beat egg whites until frothy, then beat in sugar and vanilla. If you like, separate the icing into several bowls and add a drop or two of food coloring. To yellow, add half teaspoon lemon extract. Yield: 7-10 dozen, depending on size of cookie cutters. Martina Boudreau, St. Louis, MO Randy Shearer