GINGER CREAM COOKIES (GRANDMA'S DATED 1924)
This is an old recipe from my Grandma's file dated 1924. grandma made these for Christmas most years up until she was no longer able to bake in the 1980's. A big batch of these never lasted long. Yum!
Provided by Kathie Carr
Categories Cookies
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 1. COOKIES: Mix shortening, sugar, egg, molasses,and water together well. Sift dry ingredients (all remaining cookie ingredients) together and blend in. CHill dough for at least 2 -3 hours. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Drop dough by teaspoons full onto greased baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake 8-9 minutes. Cookies should have a little but almost no imprint left on them when lightly touched. Do not over bake. Remove to racks to cool a bit but frost while just a bit warm for best icing.
- 2. CREAM ICING: Blend sugar, salt, and vanilla. Add enough cream or milk to make this easy to spread. Frost warm cookies.
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Faustas Augys
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover ginger. I had some leftover ginger from a stir-fry, and I decided to try this recipe. The cookies turned out great, and they were a hit with my family.
Margarita flores
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ginger, so I wasn't sure if I would like these cookies. But I was pleasantly surprised! The ginger flavor is subtle, and the cookies are soft and chewy. I'll definitely be making these again.
Melissa Herrera
[email protected]These cookies are just okay. They're not bad, but they're not great either. I probably won't be making them again.
Kadir Rain
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies didn't turn out right. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Mujeeb Rahman
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding some more butter next time.
Md Sohidul Khan
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cookies to spread out in the oven. I think I might have overmixed the dough.
Tikanani Managa
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Rose Brighty
[email protected]I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive and perfect for the holidays. I'm definitely going to make these again for Christmas.
Taiwo Yewande
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover ginger. I had some leftover ginger from a stir-fry, and I decided to try this recipe. The cookies turned out great, and they were a hit with my family.
Mc Integrity
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ginger, but I actually really liked these cookies. The ginger flavor is subtle, and the cream cheese frosting is a great addition. I'll definitely be making these again.
Shanta Sha
[email protected]These cookies are so delicious! The ginger and cream flavors are a perfect combination, and the cookies are soft and chewy. I'll definitely be making these again and again.
TD Andrei
[email protected]I made these cookies for my family, and they loved them! My kids especially loved the ginger flavor. I'll definitely be making these again.
Md. sadika
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for any occasion. They're great for parties, potlucks, or just to enjoy as a snack. They're also a great way to use up leftover ginger.
Rosie Wells
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It only requires a few ingredients, and it's easy to follow. The cookies are also very forgiving, so even if you're not a seasoned baker, you can still make them successfully.
Nelson The hyper
[email protected]These cookies are a hit! My grandma used to make them when I was a kid, and they always brought back fond memories. I decided to try the recipe myself, and they turned out just as good as I remembered. The ginger and cream flavors are perfectly balan