3 cups white flour
2 teaspoon powder ginger
2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 stick butter or 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1/2 cup brown sugar or granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1cup warm molasses
1 1/2 teaspoon warm water.

Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl. ( except the baking soda )
Set aside

In a separate bowl mix the egg, sugar, butter and when creamy add the molasses.
Mix well.

In a cup mix the baking soda and 1 1/2 teaspoon of warm water.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture adding the baking soda. Mix well.

Chill for 2-24 hours before making cookies.

When ready to make cookies. Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees.

Work on a floured surface. Use your favorite holiday cookie cutters.

Bake for 7-10 minutes.

Use icing. Easy to make, 1 cup powder sugar, 1 teaspoon white corn syrup and 1 teaspoon milk.

The icing must not be running, Play with it until you get the right consistency.
If you do not have the bakers bags for icing, use a baggie and cut the bottom tip ( small cut). It will work fine. Remember to squeeze the air bubbles out before applying the icing, Very easy, I made over 50 cookies for friends,