Moravian Ginger Cookies Ii Recipe

Name: Moravian Ginger Cookies Ii
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup molasses; 1/4 cup shortening; 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 pinch ground nutmeg; 1 dash ground allspice; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 tablespoons half-and-half cream

Servings: persons

1/3 cup molasses
1/4 cup shortening
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 dash ground allspice
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 tablespoons half-and-half cream

1
Mix molasses, shortening and brown sugar in a large bowl. Stir in flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and spices. Cover and refrigerate about 4 hours or until firm.
2
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
3
Roll half of the dough at a time to 1/8 inch thickness or paper-thin on a floured cloth-covered surface. Cut into 3 inch rounds with floured cutter.
4
Place about 1/2 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 1/8 inch thick cookies about 8 minutes; paper-thin cookies about 5 minutes or until light brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet. Cool completely.
5
To Make Frosting: Mix 1 cup confectioners' sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and 1-2 tablespoons half-and-half until of spreading consistency. Spread frosting on cooled cookies.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup molasses, 1/4 cup shortening, 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar, 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Moravian Ginger Cookies Ii 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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