Soft Ginger Cookies

Ingredients

3 T. molasses

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup shortening

2 egg yolks

1 tsp. vanilla

1/2 cup hot water

2 1/4 cups flour

1 T. baking powder

1 tsp. soda

1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp ginger

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3 T. margarine

1/2 cup chopped raisins

3 T. hot coffee

1 tsp. vanilla

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Directions

Combine molasses, sugar, shortening, egg yolks, and vanilla. Separately, combine dry ingredients. Mix 1/2 c hot water alternately with the dry ingredients. Bake at 375 for 10 - 12 minutes.

Combine frosting ingredients and frost when cool.

Notes

The frosting is what makes cookies so delicious.