Wishing Cookies Recipe

Name: Wishing Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 3 1/4 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 2 Tbsp. molasses; 1/2 tsp. grated orange or lemon peel; 1 tsp. baking soda; 3/4 tsp. ground ginger; 1 c. butter or margarine; 1 egg; 1 tsp. water; Lace Icing (recipe below)

Servings: persons

3 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. molasses
1/2 tsp. grated orange or lemon peel
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. ground ginger
1 c. butter or margarine
1 egg
1 tsp. water
Lace Icing (recipe below)

1
Stir together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg.
2
In a large mixer bowl, beat butter or margarine until softened.
3
Add sugar; beat until fluffy.
4
Add egg, molasses, water and peel; beat well.
5
Gradually add flour mixture, beating until well mixed.
6
Cover and chill about 2 hours, or until easy to handle.
7
Roll dough 1/8-inch thick.
8
Cut with cookie cutters. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
9
Bake at 375u00b0 for about 8 minutes, or until done.
10
Remove and cool.
11
With a decorating bag and writing tip, pipe on design with Lace Icing.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/4 c. all-purpose flour, 1 tsp. ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg, 1 1/2 c. sugar, and more.

Yes, Wishing 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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