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Moravian Ginger Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/4-cup molasses
1/4-cup shortening
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1-1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon each: cinnamon, ginger, and cloves
dash each: nutmeg and allspice
East Creamy Icing( Below)
Directions:
Directions:
Mix thoroughly molasses, shortening, and sugar. Blend in remaining ingredients except icing. Cover; chill at least 4 hours.
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Roll dough 1/8" thick or, if desired, paper-thin on lightly floured cloth-covered board. Cut into desired shapes. Place 1/2-inch apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 8 minutes or until set.
Immediately remove from baking sheet; cool. Frost with Easy Creamy Icing.
About 3-dozen 2-inch cookies (about 5 dozen if rolled paper-thin).
Easy Creamy Icing
Mix 1 cup confectioners' sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and about 1-1/2 tablespoons light cream until smooth and of spreading consistency. Tint with food color if desired.

 

 

 

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