Saturday, January 19, 2013

Picture A Day

Day 19...................

Delicious


What's so delicious you ask?  Ginger Creams...that's what!

My mother used to make these and I revisit this recipe every so often.  Why sure...I'd love to share the recipe!

GINGER CREAMS
    350 degree oven

1 Cup granulated sugar
3/4 Cup shortening
2 beaten eggs
2/3 Cup molasses (dark)

3 cups flour
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/3 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon

Add 1 tsp. baking soda to 1 cup lukewarm water


Cream sugar and shortening.  Add beaten eggs and molasses.  Combine flour and spices.  Add baking soda to lukewarm water and add alternately with dry ingredients.

Bake in greased and floured jelly pan for 20 to 25 minutes.  Let cool

FROSTING

1 lb. powdered sugar
2/3 stick butter
1 tsp. vanilla
Enough milk to reached desired consistency

Frost...eat...Delicious!



1 comment:

  1. this sounds delish. i love ginger and cream so it has to be a hit. thanks for sharing.

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