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Moravian Ginger Cookies II

By: JJOHN32  
"These are lower in fat than most cookies, but still delicious! Try using whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour, if you wish."

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Original Recipe Yield 1 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1 dash ground allspice
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons half-and-half cream

Directions

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

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 322 | Total Fat: 9.4g | Cholesterol: 1mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2007 by LORIKAE 
These cookies are SO good, but they take some skill and a lot of work! Do NOT be in a hurry... MORE

 
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