Moravian Ginger Cookies Ii
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Recipe Summary 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.Ingredients | Blue Key All Purpose Flour Malaysia⅓ cup molasses¼ cup shortening2 tablespoons packed brown sugar1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon baking soda¼ teaspoon baking powder¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon¼ teaspoon ground ginger¼ teaspoon ground cloves1 pinch ground nutmeg1 dash ground allspice1 cup confectioners' sugar½ teaspoon vanilla extract1 ½ tablespoons half-and-half creamDirectionsMix 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.Info | Blue Key All Purpose Flour MalaysiaServings:
6
Yield:
1 dozen
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