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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 21 |
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From Rock Island, Illinois, Eleanor Senske suggests a dollop of lemon sherbet complements her spiced treats nicely. Ingredients:
6 tablespoons butter, softened |
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided |
2 tablespoons molasses |
1 tablespoon cold strong brewed coffee |
1-1/4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy; set remaining sugar aside. Beat in molasses and coffee to creamed mixture. Combine the remaining ingredients; add to creamed mixture until well combined (dough will be soft).
2. Cover and freeze for 15 minutes. Shape dough into a 7-in. roll; flatten to 1-in. thickness. Wrap in plastic wrap. Freeze for 8 hours or overnight.
3. Unwrap dough and cut into 1/8-in. slices; place 2 in. apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Sprinkle with reserved sugar. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until firm. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Yield: 3-1/2 dozen.
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