Amish Molasses-Ginger Drops Recipe

Name: Amish Molasses-Ginger Drops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 3/4 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened; 1/4 cup molasses; 1 Land O Lakes All-Natural Egg; 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1/4 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; Crystallized ginger

Servings: persons

1 cup sugar
3/4 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened
1/4 cup molasses
1 Land O Lakes All-Natural Egg
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Crystallized ginger

1
Heat oven to 375F.
2
Combine sugar and 3/4 cup butter in large bowl.
3
Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
4
Add molasses, egg and lemon peel.
5
Continue beating until well mixed.
6
Add all remaining cookie ingredients; beat at low speed until well mixed.
7
Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto greased cookie sheets.
8
Bake 10-12 minutes or until cookies are set.
9
Cool 2 minutes on cookie sheet; remove to cooling rack.
10
Cool completely.
11
Combine powdered sugar, 1/4 cup butter and lemon juice in small bowl.
12
Beat at low speed until smooth.
13
(Add additional lemon juice, 1 teaspoon at a time, if frosting is too thick.)
14
Spread frosting over cooled cookies.
15
Sprinkle with chopped crystallized ginger.

1092

kcal

Calories

Fat

158

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sugar, 3/4 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened, 1/4 cup molasses, 1 Land O Lakes All-Natural Egg, and more.

Yes, Amish Molasses-Ginger Drops falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Amish Molasses-Ginger Drops

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