Wishing Cookies

• 3 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1 1/2 c. sugar
• 2 Tbsp. molasses
• 1/2 tsp. grated orange or lemon peel
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 3/4 tsp. ground ginger
• 1 c. butter or margarine
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. water
• Lace Icing (recipe below)

1. Stir together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg.
2. In a large mixer bowl, beat butter or margarine until softened.
3. Add sugar; beat until fluffy.
4. Add egg, molasses, water and peel; beat well.
5. Gradually add flour mixture, beating until well mixed.
6. Cover and chill about 2 hours, or until easy to handle.
7. Roll dough 1/8-inch thick.
8. Cut with cookie cutters. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
9. Bake at 375u0b0 for about 8 minutes, or until done.
10. Remove and cool.
11. With a decorating bag and writing tip, pipe on design with Lace Icing.
12. Makes 100.

allpurpose, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, sugar, molasses, baking soda, ground ginger, butter, egg, water, icing

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=975597 (may not work)