Castor Oil Cookies

3 c. flour

3/4 tsp. baking soda

3/4 tsp. salt

3/4 tsp. ginger

1/2 c. castor oil*

3/4 c. brown sugar

1 egg

1/2 c. molasses

1/2 c. milk

1 1/2 c. rolled oats

Lemon Icing

1 c. powdered sugar

1 T. lemon juice

Sift first 4 ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Blend in oil, sugar, egg, molasses, and milk. Stir in oats. Drop by teaspoonful onto greased baking sheet. Bake in 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes. Cool slightly. Combine icing ingredients. Drizzle over cooled cookies.

*You can substitute 1/3 c. vegetable oil for the 1/2 c. castor oil

From the October 1980 issue.

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