Molasses Honey Ginger Cookies Recipe

Name: Molasses Honey Ginger Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon melted butter; 1 tablespoon milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Liquid food colorings and colored sugars

Servings: persons

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
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Liquid food colorings and colored sugars

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1.Cream together the shortening, sugar, molasses, and honey in a bowl with an electric mixer.
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Add the egg yolks and mix well.
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2.Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices; stir into the shortening mixture.
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Wrap the dough in plastic and chill well.
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3.Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.
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Cut out shapes with Christmas tree and/or other holiday cookie cutters; transfer to lightly greased baking sheets.
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4.Preheat oven to 350F.
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Bake cookies for 8 to 10 minutes.
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(Do not overbake.)
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Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets until they are firm, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
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5.Beat confectioners' sugar, butter, milk, and vanilla until smooth, adding more sugar or milk as needed.
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If desired, divide icing among smaller bowls and tint with different food colorings.
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Decorate cookies with colored icings and sugars.

1029

kcal

Calories

Fat

221

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup shortening, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup molasses, 1/2 cup honey, and more.

Yes, Molasses Honey Ginger 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.

Molasses Honey Ginger Cookies

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