Molasses Honey Ginger Cookies

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Molasses Honey Ginger Cookies

 

1 cup shortening

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup molasses

1/2 cup honey

2 egg yolks

4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon cinnamon

2 teaspoons ground cloves

2 teaspoons ground ginger

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

 

For the icing:

1 cup confectioners' sugar

1 tablespoon melted butter

1 tablespoon milk

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Liquid food colorings and colored sugars

 

1. Cream together the shortening, sugar, molasses and

honey in a bowl with an electric mixer. Add the egg

yolks and mix well.

 

2. Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking

powder, salt and spices; stir into the shortening

mixture. Wrap the dough in plastic and chill well.

 

3. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to

1/4-inch thickness. Cut out shapes with Christmas tree

and/or other holiday cookie cutters; transfer to

lightly greased baking sheets.

 

4. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake cookies for 8 to 10

minutes. (Do not overbake.) Let the cookies cool on

the baking sheets until they are firm, then transfer

to a rack to cool completely.

 

5. Beat confectioners' sugar, butter, milk and vanilla

until smooth, adding more sugar or milk as needed. If

desired, divide icing among smaller bowls and tint

with different food colorings. Decorate cookies with

colored icings and sugars.

 

Makes 3 dozen medium-sized cookies. Per cookie: 166

calories, 26g carbohydrates, 2g protein, 7g fat, 13mg

cholesterol.

 

 

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