One-half teaspoonful ginger.
Work to a smooth dough and then roll on a slightly floured board and cut. Brush the tops of the cakes with syrup and sprinkle with finely chopped nuts. Bake for eight minutes in a moderate oven. This makes about three dozen cakes.
WHITE MOUNTAIN ICING
Place in saucepan
Two cups of sugar,
One-half cup of corn syrup,
One-half cup of water.
Stir to dissolve sugar; bring to a boil, cook until mixture forms soft ball, then pour in fine stream upon stiffly beaten white of egg. Beat to blend and use while warm.