Ingredients
3/4 cup shortening1 cup sugar1 large egg1/4 cup molasses2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon3/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 teaspoon saltLEMON FROSTING:2 cups confectioners’ sugar3 tablespoons butter, softened1 teaspoon grated lemon zest3 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool.
For frosting, cream the confectioners’ sugar, butter and zest in a large bowl. Gradually add lemon juice, beating until frosting achieves desired spreading consistency. Frost cookies.
