2/3 c. shortening
2 tbsp. dark molasses
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. ground cardamon seeds
3/4 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
3 tbsp. water
2 1/4 c. all-purpose sifted flour
1 tbsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger

Cream shortening and sugar thoroughly. Add molasses, water and lemon rind. Sift flour with baking soda and spices. Add to creamed mixture a little at a time. Blend well. Flour hands, knead dough quickly on floured surface and refrigerate, chill for one hour. Remove from refrigerator, roll on counter to 1/4 inch thick, cut with cookie cutter. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Remove with spatula. Cool, decorate with snow icing.

SNOW ICING:

1 1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
1 egg white
1/8 tsp. cream of tartar

Sift sugar and cream of tartar through a fine sieve into large mixer bowl. Add egg white. Beat at high speed until it is very stiff.

F.O.P.A. Lodge 64A