Moravian Ginger Cookies II
These are lower in fat than most cookies, but still delicious! Try using whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour, if you wish.
- Serves: 1 person
Ingredients
- ⅓cup molasses
- ¼cup shortening
- 2tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼teaspoon salt
- ¼teaspoon baking soda
- ¼teaspoon baking powder
- ¼teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼teaspoon ground cloves
- 1pinch ground nutmeg
- 1dash ground allspice
- 1cup confectioners' sugar
- ½teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ tablespoons half-and-half cream
Instructions
Step 1
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.Step 2
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).Step 3
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.Step 4
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.Step 5
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.