FROSTED MOLASSES SPICE COOKIES
"These frosted spice cookies are always picked first at the holiday bake sale," says Muriel Lerdal, a field editor from Humboldt, Iowa.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield about 7-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, molasses and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt and spices; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well. , Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake until set, 7-9 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely., For frosting, beat butter, shortening and ginger until light and fluffy; beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and milk. Spread over cookies. If desired, decorate with sprinkles. Store in airtight containers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 84mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
FROSTED SPICE COOKIES
This recipe has been handed down through many generations of my husband's family. The cookies were always in his grandmother's cookie jar when he'd visit. Today, he enjoys them more than ever—and so do I. —Debbie Hurlbert, Howard, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 5.50 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg; beat in molasses and buttermilk. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the walnuts, raisins and dates. Chill for 2 hours or until easy to handle. , On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. round cookie cutter. , Place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes. Cool completely. , For frosting, beat all ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. Spread over cooled cookies; let dry completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
FROSTED SPICE COOKIES
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 1. Measure cereal and the 1/2 cup milk into small mixing bowl combine. Let stand about 5 minutes or until cereal absorbs milk.2. Stir together flour, soda and spices set aside.3. In large mixer bowl, beat brown sugar and margarine until light and fluffy. Add egg whites, the 1 teaspoon vanilla and cereal mixture beat well. Mix in dry ingredients, raisins and the 1/4 cup almonds. Drop by level measuring-tablespoons onto very lightly greased baking sheets.4. Bake in 375°F oven about 11 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from baking sheets and place on wire racks. Frost while warm with mixture of confectioners' sugar, vanilla and milk. Sprinkle with the tablespoons almonds. Let stand until cool and frosting is set before storing in airtight container.
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