Sugar and Spice Cookies Recipe

Name: Sugar and Spice Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup vegetable shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1 each eggs; 1/4 cup molasses; 2 cups flour, all-purpose; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger ground; 1 teaspoon cinnamon ground; 3/4 teaspoon cloves ground; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups powdered sugar; 3 tablespoons butter softened; 1 teaspoon lemon zest grated; 4 tablespoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

3/4 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup sugar
1 each eggs
1/4 cup molasses
2 cups flour, all-purpose
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ginger ground
1 teaspoon cinnamon ground
3/4 teaspoon cloves ground
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons butter softened
1 teaspoon lemon zest grated
4 tablespoons lemon juice

1
In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar.
2
Add egg; mix well.
3
Beat in molasses.
4
Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture and mix well.
5
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets.
6
Bake at 350F (180C) F for 8 to 10 minutes.
7
Remove to wire racks; cool.
8
For frosting, cream the sugar, butter and lemon peel in a mixing bowl.
9
Gradually add lemon juice, beating until frosting reaches desired spreading consistency.
10
Frost cookies.

764

kcal

Calories

Fat

159

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: 3/4 cup vegetable shortening, 1 cup sugar, 1 each eggs, 1/4 cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Sugar and 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.

Sugar and Spice Cookies

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