1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. molasses
1 egg (separated) Use yolk for icing
2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. ginger
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg

Mix together. Chill for 2 hours. Roll out and cut with cookie cutter. Put on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.

FROSTING:

1 1/4 c. confectioners' sugar
1/8 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 tsp. vanilla
1 egg yolk

Makes TONS of cookies. Great for Christmas.