MORAVIAN GINGER COOKIES II

Moravian Ginger Cookies II image

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

Provided by JJOHN32

Categories Desserts Cookies Spice Cookie Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : 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