Directions

1. 1. Mix molasses, shortening and brown sugar in large bowl with spoon. Stir in the remaining cookie ingredients and mix thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for about four hours or until firm.
2. 2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
3. 3. Roll half of the dough at a time, 1/8 inch thick or until paper thin on flour covered surface.
4. 4. Cut into 3 inch rounds with floured cutter. Place about 1/2 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
5. 5. Bake 1/8 inch thick cookies about 8 minutes, paper thin cookies about 5 minutes, or until light brown.
6. 6. Immediately transfer from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely before frosting.
7. 7. To make the frosting: Mix all of the ingredients together until the frosting is smooth and spreadable. If it is too thick add more half and half a little at a time.
8. 8. Note: If you use nonstick cookie sheets you can prevent the surface from getting scratched by placing large plastic lids or plastic coffee can covers between them when not in use.