GINGERBREAD COOKIES WITH BUTTERCREAM ICING
When it's time to start the cookie-baking season, this recipe always kicks off the festivities. My mother-in-law first shared it with me, but it's too good to keep to myself! You can tint the buttery gingerbread cookie icing a cheery pink or green and pipe it on with a decorating tip. -Ann Scherzer, Anacortes, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 1-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. Combine flour, baking soda, salt and spices; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight., On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-1/2-in. cookie cutter into desired shapes. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks., For icing, beat confectioners' sugar, butter, extracts and flavoring in a bowl. Gradually stir in enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Frost cookies.
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Trinity Baker
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out flat.
Msr Rantu
[email protected]These cookies are a bit bland.
RRK Technology
[email protected]I would definitely make these cookies again for a special occasion.
Kye Lynn
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too spicy for my taste.
Shabi Khan
[email protected]I've never made gingerbread cookies before, but these were easy to follow and turned out great.
rakham zahid
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for Christmas.
GRANDSLEY INDUSTRIES
[email protected]I would recommend using a different type of frosting.
Nokuthula Asemahle
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth it.
Mubshir Khan
[email protected]I used a different type of flour and the cookies turned out fine.
Syed shoraim
[email protected]These cookies were easy to make and turned out great!
SARکاR AحSAAN
[email protected]I would definitely make these cookies again.
Nusrat Jane
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste.
Ricky Sonnier
[email protected]I made these cookies for my family and they loved them. They said they were the best gingerbread cookies they've ever had.
Super Man
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! The icing is a bit too sweet for my taste, but the cookies themselves are perfect.
Pathani Girl
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out great. They're soft and chewy, with the perfect amount of spice.
Ajit Gurau
[email protected]These cookies were a hit! I made them for a Christmas party and they were gone in minutes. The buttercream icing is the perfect finishing touch.