PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH LIGHT GINGER
COOKIES
 
1 c. butter, softened
1 c. confectioners' sugar
1 tbsp. vinegar
1 1/2 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. baking soda
2 1/4 c. flour

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Mix thoroughly butter, sugar and vinegar. Blend in remaining ingredients. (If dough is too stiff work in milk 1 tsp. at a time.) Roll dough 1/8 inch thick on lightly floured surface. Cut into desired shapes. Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 6-8 minutes. Cool slightly and remove from baking sheets. Makes 4 dozen 3 inch cookies.

ICING:

Mix 2 cups confectioners' sugar, 1/2 tsp. vanilla, 2 tbsp. light cream or milk until smooth.

 

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