Ginger Creams

Cookies:
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup hot water
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cloves
Frosting:
2 tablespoons margarine or butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
Dash salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 to 3 tablespoons milk

Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets. In large bowl, combine sugar, shortening, molasses, water and egg; beat well. Add flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, nutmeg and cloves; stir just until blended. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10 to 15 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheets.
In small bowl, combine all frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Frost cooled cookies.Makes 3 dozen cookies.

Submitted by Rebecca