1/2 c. butter
3/4 c. sugar
2 3/4 c. flour
1/2 c. milk
2/3 c. molasses
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger
2 eggs

Cream butter and sugar, add remaining ingredients. Chill 1 hour. Drop by tablespoonful on greased and floured cookie sheet. Bake 10 minutes at 375 degrees. Cool before filling.

FROSTING OR FILLING:

2 egg whites
1/2 c. shortening (Crisco)
2 c. confectioners' sugar
Salt
Vanilla

Beat whites until stiff. Add remaining ingredients. Sandwich 2 cookies together with filling.