for an elegant dessert: Make a roll by arranging the chocolate or ginger cookies (see p. [23]) side by side with sweetened whipped cream between. Spread whipped cream over top and sides of roll. Chill 6 to 8 hr. Slice diagonally for gaily striped servings.
... slice and bake when convenient.
GINGER REFRIGERATOR COOKIES
Gingery favorites in jig-time!
Mix together thoroughly ...
- 1 cup soft shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup black molasses
Sift together and stir in ...
- 4½ cups sifted GOLD MEDAL Flour
- 1 tsp. soda
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tbsp. ginger (3 tsp.)
Mix thoroughly with hands. Press and mold into a long, smooth roll about 2½″ in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper, and chill until stiff (several hours or overnight). With thin, sharp knife, cut in thin slices ⅛″ to ¹⁄₁₆″ thick. Place slices a little apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned.
TEMPERATURE: 400° (mod. hot oven).