• 1 cup of powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup of water
• food coloring

Cookies
Cream shortening and sugar. Beat in egg, molasses, and vinegar. Sift together dry ingredients; blend together into a ball. Wrap in waxed paper and chill 3 hours in refrigerator.

Roll dough out on lightly floured surface to approximately 1/8 inch thick. Cut into shapes. You may re-roll excess dough to use to fullest quantity. Place 1 inch apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 5-6 minutes. Cool slightly; remove to rack.

Sprinkles Frosting
Sift sugar and mix with water to form slightly runny consistency. Add more water if needed. Add 2 drops of food coloring to desired colors. Frost cooled cookies -- decorate with candies or colored sprinkles. Let dry thoroughly. Then serve.