3 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
3/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
2 tbsp. molasses
1/2 tsp. grated orange peel

2 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
Enough milk for piping consistency (approx. 2 tbsp.)

Combine flour, soda and spices. Set aside. In large bowl beat butter until soft. Add sugar, beat until fluffy. Add egg, molasses, peel and 1 tablespoon water. Beat well. Gradually add flour mixture. Beat well. Cover. Chill 2 hours or until easy to handle on floured surface, roll dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters.

Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 375 degrees for 8 minutes until light or medium brown. Remove. Cool. Pipe on lace icing.

Note: Wishing Cookies - If you break a cookie in your hand into three pieces and you can eat all three pieces without speaking, you get to make a wish.