Granny's Spice Cookies Recipe

Name: Granny's Spice Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; margarine, softened; 1-1/2 cup sugar; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 2 tbsp. light corn syrup; 2 tbsp. orange peel, grated; 1 tbsp. cold water; 3-1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tsp. baking soda; 2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1 tsp. ground ginger; 1/2 tsp. ground cloves; Red hot candies; Nonpareils and/or sprinlles

Servings: persons

1 cup butter
margarine, softened
1-1/2 cup sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tbsp. light corn syrup
2 tbsp. orange peel, grated
1 tbsp. cold water
3-1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
Red hot candies
Nonpareils and/or sprinlles

1
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
2
Add egg, corn syrup, orange peel and cold water.
3
Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and cloves; add to creamed mixture and mix well.
4
Chill for at least an hour.
5
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough, a portion at a time, to 1/8-inch thickness.
6
Cut into desired shapes.
7
Place on greased baking sheets.
8
Decorate as desired.
9
Bake at 375F for 6-8 minutes or until lightly browned.
10
Shown with sprinkles lightly over, a red dot in center.
11
A hole close to top with ribbon in hung on the tree, or laying on a plate.
12
Cut with a scalloped biscuit cutter.

830

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Protein

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* 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 butter, margarine, softened, 1-1/2 cup sugar, 1 egg, lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Granny's Spice Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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