Moravian Ginger Cookies II

Name: Moravian Ginger Cookies II
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 0.33333334326744 cup molasses; 0.25 cup shortening; 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar; 1.25 cups all-purpose flour; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon baking soda; 0.25 teaspoon baking powder; 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger; 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 pinch ground nutmeg; 1 dash ground allspice; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1.5 tablespoons half-and-half cream

Recipe by JJOHN32 from allrecipes.com

Dessert

Ingredients

6 servings

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0.33333334326744 cup molasses
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0.25 cup shortening
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2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
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1.25 cups all-purpose flour
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0.25 teaspoon salt
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0.25 teaspoon baking soda
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0.25 teaspoon baking powder
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0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
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0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
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1 pinch ground nutmeg
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1 dash ground allspice
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1 cup confectioners' sugar
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0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1.5 tablespoons half-and-half cream

Instructions

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.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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.
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.
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.