Moravian Ginger Cookies II

These crispy molasses cookies are flavored with cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice. Try using whole wheat flour for all or part of the all-purpose flour.

• Calories: 326 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup shortening
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ⅓ cup molasses
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 1 dash ground allspice
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1 ½ tablespoons half-and-half cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.