For Luncheon and Supper Guests by Alice Bradley
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1/2 cup molasses and
1/4 cup shortening melted in 1/2 cup warm water. Add 2 cups pastry flour sifted with 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon ginger 1 teaspoon soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Combine mixtures and bake in small greased tins for 12 to 15 minutes at 400 degrees F. Frost if desired with Cheese Frosting. CHEESE FROSTING With wooden spoon work 1 cream cheese until creamy and add gradually 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar. Beat 1/2 egg white until stiff and gradually beat in the cheese mixture. This frosting may be put on cookies or cake by forcing through a pastry bag and fine tube or paper cone, making lines or other decorations. It may be colored if desired. SPICED SYRUP FOR TEA Put in small saucepan 1 cup water and 1/2 cup sugar. Heat to boiling point and when sugar is dissolved add |
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