frosted ginger creams

Ingredients For frosted ginger creams

• 1/4 c

  shortening
• 1/2 c

  sugar
• 1

  egg
• 1/3 c

  molasses
• 2 c

  all purpose flour
• 1 tsp

  ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp

  baking soda
• 1/2 tsp

  salt
• 1/2 tsp

  ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp

  ground cloves
• 1/3 c

  water
• FOR THE FROSTING
• 1 1/2 oz

  cream cheese, softened
• 3 Tbsp

  butter, softened
• 1 c

  plus 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 tsp

  vanilla
• 1-2 tsp

  lemon juice