Aunt Sally's Cookies

Directions

Cream shortening and sugar; beat in eggs, molasses and buttermilk.

Mix in remaining ingredients.

Refrigerate dough ovenight.

Roll dough ¼ inch thick and cut out cookies with an empty Spam can.

Bake on greased cookie sheets.

Cool and frost.

Bake 325℉ (160℃) for 13 to 14 minutes.

Frosting: 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 1 cup cold water 3 cups powdered sugar (possibly a little more to produce a suitable spreading consistency) ¾ teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla.

Dissolve gelatin in cold water; stir.

In saucepan, bring this mixture to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.

Add powdered sugar, baking powder and vanilla.

Beat until thick and creamy.