Directions:
- 1.Cream together the shortening, sugar, molasses, and honey in a bowl with an electric mixer. Add the egg yolks and mix well.
- 2.Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices; stir into the shortening mixture. Wrap the dough in plastic and chill well.
- 3.Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out shapes with Christmas tree and/or other holiday cookie cutters; transfer to lightly greased baking sheets.
- 4.Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake cookies for 8 to 10 minutes. (Do not overbake.) Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets until they are firm, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
- 5.Beat confectioners' sugar, butter, milk, and vanilla until smooth, adding more sugar or milk as needed. If desired, divide icing among smaller bowls and tint with different food colorings. Decorate cookies with colored icings and sugars.
- Per cookie: 166 calories, 26g carbohydrates, 2g protein, 7g fat, 13mg cholesterol. Nutritional analysis provided by New Wellness, Richmond, Va.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 2101.98 Kcal (8801 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 693.64 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 77.07g | 119% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 119.4mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 1270.58mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1439.12mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbs | 338.9g | 113% | |
| Sugars | 205.57g | 822% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.63g | 27% | |
| Protein | 20.86g | 42% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 5.6mg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 340.3mg | 34% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 405.83 Kcal (1699 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 133.92 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 14.88g | 119% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 23.05mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 245.31mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 277.85mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbs | 65.43g | 113% | |
| Sugars | 39.69g | 822% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.28g | 27% | |
| Protein | 4.03g | 42% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 65.7mg | 34% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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