Ingredients [ ]
Icing [ ]
Directions [ ]
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a medium sized bowl, stir together flour , baking soda , baking powder , cinnamon and ginger . Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
Beat in egg , vanilla
Gradually blend in flour mixture, roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden.
Let stand on cookie sheet two minutes before removing to cool on wire racks.
Icing [ ]
Whisk all ingredients in a medium sized bowl until smooth.
Add coloring, if desired.
If icing is too thick, add more corn syrup .
Spread onto cooled cookies with the back of a spoon or a clean fingertip rather than a paintbrush to avoid loose bristles coming off onto your cookies! let dry several hours, or until hardened.