Ingredients
- 2 egg whites
- 1 egg
- 1 frosting
- 650 gr flour
- 500 gr powdered sugar
- 240 ml dark molasses
- 230 gr butter
- 200 gr sugar
- 85 gr corn syrup (light)
- 30 ml vinegar
- 10 gr ginger
- 7 gr baking soda
- 3 gr cinnamon
- 1 gr salt
Food colors assortment Cream butter; add sugar gradually. Beat in egg, molasses and vinegar. Blend in sifted dry ingredients. Chill. Roll 0.125 to 1 cm 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 ----
