Ingredients
- 2 egg whites
- 1 egg
- 1 frosting
- 5 c flour
- 2 1/2 c powdered sugar
- 1 c dark molasses
- 1 c butter
- 1 c sugar
- 1/4 c corn syrup (light)
- 2 tb vinegar
- 2 ts ginger
- 1 1/2 ts baking soda
- 1 ts cinnamon
- 1/2 ts salt
Food colors assortment Cream butter; add sugar gradually. Beat in egg, molasses and vinegar. Blend in sifted dry ingredients. Chill. Roll 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick on floured surface, and cut into desired shapes. Place on greased cookie sheets; decorate before baking, or frost when cool with Decorating Frosting. Bake at 375 degrees 5 to 15 minutes, depending on size and thickness of cookie. FROSTING: Beat egg whites until they hold a soft peak. Add sugar gradually, and beat until sugar is dissolved, and frosting stands in peaks. Add syrup, and beat 1 minute. Divide frosting into small portions. Color each amount as desired with food colors. Add a few drops of water if thinner frosting is needed. Keep well covered when not in use. Helen Jolly ----