Frosted Ginger Creams Recipe

Name: Frosted Ginger Creams
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup shortening; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1/3 cup molasses; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/3 cup water; 1-1/2 ounces cream cheese, softened; 3 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

1/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1/3 cup molasses
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/3 cup water
1-1/2 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup plus 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice

1
In a large bowl cream shortening and sugar. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine the flour, ginger, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and cloves; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with water (dough will be soft).
2
Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased
3
. Bake at 400u00b0 for 7-8 minutes or until tops are cracked. Remove to wire racks to cool.
4
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and enough lemon juice to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cookies. Store in the refrigerator.

717

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup shortening, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 egg, 1/3 cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Frosted Ginger Creams 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.

Frosted Ginger Creams

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