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Ingredients
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup molasses
1 egg
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
Assorted decorations
Nutritional Information
1 cookie:
Calories 136
Saturated Fat 0g
Total Fat 5g
Protein 3g
Carbohydrate 23g
Fiber 1g
Sodium 142mg
Cholesterol 20mg |
These edible decorations are very sturdy and can be hung on the tree or just about anywhere. But be sure to make the holes before you bake the cookies.
Makes 2 dozen cookies
Preparation time: 45 minutes
Baking time: 8 minute
Chilling time: At least 1 hour
Step 1:
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, butter, molasses, egg, cinnamon, baking powder, ginger, cloves, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg. With a mixer at medium speed, beat until well-mixed. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour.
Step 2:
Preheat oven to 350°F. On a lightly floured surface with a lightly floured rolling pin, roll dough 1/8-inch thick. Use cookie cutters to create desired ornament shapes, and place on ungreased cookie sheets about 1/2 inch apart. Using a skewer or the tip of a knife, make a hole in the top of each cookie. Reroll trimmings and cut. Bake 8 minutes, or until lightly browned around the edges. With a spatula, transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Step 3:
Combine confectioners' sugar with just enough milk to make a smooth icing. Spoon into a pastry bag fitted with a writing tip, or use a plastic bag and snip the tip from one corner to make a small hole. Pipe designs on cooled cookies and decorate as desired. Set aside to dry completely.
PHOTO: © Ben Fink
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