Aunt Sally Cookies

From Marvyl Hanson

1 c. shortening
1 c. white sugar
1 c. molasses
4 tsp. soda
2 tsp. ginger
1 c. sour milk
2 Tbsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. salt
5 c. flour

Cream shortening and sugar. Add molasses, soda, ginger, sour milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and flour and mix. Chill, roll out and cut with a can. Bake at 350 degrees 10-12 minutes.

Frosting
1 pkg gelatin
3/4 c. water
3/4 c. sugar
1 1/4 c. powdered sugar
3/4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla

Soak gelatin in water. Add sugar and boil 10 minutes. Add 3/4 c. powdered sugar and beat. Add the rest of the powdered sugar plus baking powder. Add and beat in vanilla.