Ginger Cookies with Orange Glaze Recipe

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Mix flour baking soda ginger cinnamon cloves and salt together in a large bowl.

Combine brown sugar oil molasses egg and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Pour over flour mixture; mix until a dough forms.

Roll dough into 1-inch balls and arrange on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake in the preheated oven until firm 8 to 9 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Place shortening in a large microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave until melted about 1 minute.

Stir confectioners' sugar and orange extract into the melted shortening. Mix in milk a little at a time until glaze runs smoothly off the end of a spoon. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt. Spoon glaze over cooled cookies.