FROSTED GINGER CREAMS
I have many recipes featuring ginger, but these soft cookies are real gems. The hint of lemon in the cream cheese frosting is a nice complement.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield about 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl cream shortening and sugar. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine the flour, ginger, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and cloves; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with water (dough will be soft). , Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 7-8 minutes or until tops are cracked. Remove to wire racks to cool., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and enough lemon juice to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cookies. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Lana Abed
[email protected]These cookies are the best ginger cookies I've ever had. They're soft, chewy, and full of flavor.
Stephen Alfred
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect treat for a cold winter day. They're warm, spicy, and delicious.
Max Sai
[email protected]I made these cookies for my family and they loved them. They're the perfect combination of chewy and crispy.
Tracey Harmse
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday gift. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.
Rafael
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but these cookies were so easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.
Ionut Zaman
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect size for a party or potluck.
Justine foy
[email protected]I love the combination of ginger and cream cheese frosting. It's the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.
hancy gamer
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing.
SAHIL WATTO
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit.
Arbaj Raja
[email protected]I made these cookies for Christmas and they were a huge success. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Nicolae Catalin
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious!
Untshidze Matamela
[email protected]I thought the cookies were a bit dry, but the frosting helped to balance that out.
Sheena Prime
[email protected]The frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the cookies themselves were perfect.
Ali khokher
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ginger, but these cookies were still really good.
APL SKTL
[email protected]The cookies were a hit at my party. Everyone loved them!
Subhan Mureed
[email protected]I love how easy these cookies were to make. I'll definitely be making them again!
charlotte brightman-white
[email protected]These cookies turned out so delicious! The frosting pairs perfectly with the ginger flavor.