These are deliciously soft, chewy cookies. They are wonderful for Christmas plates and bake sales because they don't fall apart easily. Garnish with decorative pearls if desired.
Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
8 mins
Total Time
38 mins
Calories
203 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step 2
Mix flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt together in a large bowl.
Step 3
Combine brown sugar, oil, molasses, egg, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Pour over flour mixture; mix until a dough forms.
Step 4
Roll dough into 1-inch balls and arrange on ungreased baking sheets.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until firm, 8 to 9 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Step 6
Place shortening in a large microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave until melted, about 1 minute.
Step 7
Stir confectioners' sugar and orange extract into the melted shortening. Mix in milk a little at a time until glaze runs smoothly off the end of a spoon. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt. Spoon glaze over cooled cookies.
Ingredients
1 egg
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons milk
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons baking soda
¾ cup vegetable oil
2 cups confectioners' sugar
¼ cup molasses
1 ½ teaspoons orange extract
2 tablespoons butter-flavored shortening (such as Crisco®)
