Aunt Sally's Cookies

Ingredients

some ways from any that i have in my files
1 c shortening
2 eggs
1 c sugar
1 c molasses
1 c buttermilk
5 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 ts salt
4 ts soda
2 ts cinnamon
1/4 ts nutmeg
2 ts ginger
1 gelatin
1 cup water
3 cups powdered sugar
3/4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

creamy. Notes: The original recipe calls for only 1-3/4 c. powdered sugar. This did not produce a spreading consistency, so I added more powdered sugar. The frosting hardens nicely (no sticky surface) and has an almost marshmallow consistency---no sticky surface but soft inside. The cookies remain soft if not overbaked. Bette Leland ----