Moravian Ginger Cookies II Recipe

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Moravian Ginger Cookies II
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Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 2 tbsp packed brown sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions:

  1. 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.
  2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2305.17 Kcal (9651 kJ)
Calories from fat 500.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 55.64g 86%
Cholesterol 8.33mg 3%
Sodium 953.55mg 40%
Potassium 1967.12mg 42%
Total Carbs 441.44g 147%
Sugars 315.64g 1263%
Dietary Fiber 5.17g 21%
Protein 16.37g 33%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Iron 7.3mg 41%
Calcium 338.5mg 34%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 393.74 Kcal (1649 kJ)
Calories from fat 85.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.5g 86%
Cholesterol 1.42mg 3%
Sodium 162.87mg 40%
Potassium 336mg 42%
Total Carbs 75.4g 147%
Sugars 53.91g 1263%
Dietary Fiber 0.88g 21%
Protein 2.8g 33%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1%
Iron 1.2mg 41%
Calcium 57.8mg 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 49.9
    Points
  • 63
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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