Moravian Ginger Cookies II Recipe

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Brief

Servings: 6

Yield: 1 dozen

Moravian Ginger Cookies II Recipe

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

Dessert

Directions

Step 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.

Step 2

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

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.

Nutritional Information

Moravian Ginger Cookies II Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 326.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.8g 6%

Carbohydrates: 58.5g 19%

Dietary Fiber: 0.9g 4%

Sugars: 34.3g

Fat: 9.4g 14%

Saturated Fat: 2.5g 13%

Cholesterol: 1.4mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 15.2IU

Niacin Equivalents: 2.3mg 18%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 9%

Vitamin C: 0.2mg

Folate: 48.1mcg 12%

Calcium: 63.5mg 6%

Iron: 2.2mg 12%

Magnesium: 51.7mg 19%

Potassium: 311.2mg 9%

Sodium: 180.4mg 7%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 22%

Calories From Fat: 84.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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