Moravian Ginger Cookies II by JJOHN32

Moravian Ginger Cookies II

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Published 31st Jul 2021

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

Moravian Ginger Cookies II 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

Moravian Ginger Cookies II Cook Instructions

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Servings1 dozen
  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.

Moravian Ginger Cookies II Nutritions

  • Calories: 326.2 calories
  • Carbohydrate: 58.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 1.4 mg
  • Fat: 9.4 g
  • Fiber: 0.9 g
  • Protein: 2.8 g
  • SaturatedFat: 2.5 g
  • Sodium: 180.4 mg
  • Sugar: 34.3 g

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