OLD-FASHIONED MOLASSES COOKIES

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These frosted spice gems are a perfect pick-me-up after a hard day at school or work.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 6h10m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup shortening
1/2 cup molasses
2 eggs
3 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cup water
5 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1 envelope plus 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
1 cup cold water
1 cup granulated sugar
2 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, the shortening, molasses and eggs until well blended. In small bowl, dissolve baking soda in water; stir into molasses mixture. Stir in remaining cookie ingredients until well blended. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease cookie sheet. On floured surface, roll dough 1/4 inch thick. Cut with floured 2 3/4-inch round cutter (or cut with clean food can with both ends removed, such as rectangular-shaped pork luncheon meat can). Place about 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light brown. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, sprinkle gelatin on cold water to soften; stir in 1 cup granulated sugar. Heat to a rolling boil; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes. In large bowl, place powdered sugar and hot gelatin mixture. Beat with electric mixer on medium speed about 2 minutes or until foamy. Add vanilla, baking powder and salt; beat on high speed 12 to 15 minutes or until soft peaks form. Frost bottoms of cookies with frosting. Let stand until frosting is dry, 2 to 3 hours, before storing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 95 mg

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