Moravian Ginger Cookies II recipe
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Ingredients
- ⅓ cup molasses ¼ cup shortening 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon ground cloves 1 pinch ground nutmeg 1 dash ground allspice 1 cup confectioners' sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 ½ tablespoons half-and-half cream
Nutrition Info
- 326.2 caloriescarbohydrate: 58.5 gcholesterol: 1.4 mgfat: 9.4 gfiber: 0.9 gprotein: 2.8 gsaturatedFat: 2.5 gservingSize: -sodium: 180.4 mgsugar: 34.3 gtransFat: : -unsaturatedFat: : -
Directions Moravian Ginger Cookies II
Directions
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Mix molasses, shortening and brown sugar in a large bowl. Stir in flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and spices. Cover and refrigerate about 4 hours or until firm.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Roll half of the dough at a time to 1/8 inch thickness or paper-thin on a floured cloth-covered surface. Cut into 3 inch rounds with floured cutter.
Place about 1/2 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 1/8 inch thick cookies about 8 minutes, paper-thin cookies about 5 minutes or until light brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet. Cool completely.
To Make Frosting: Mix 1 cup confectioners' sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and 1-2 tablespoons half-and-half until of spreading consistency. Spread frosting on cooled cookies.