Ginger Creams

Name: Ginger Creams
Yield: 4 dozen
Ingredients: ⅓ cup shortening; ½ cup white sugar; 1 egg; ½ cup molasses; ½ cup water; 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ½ teaspoon ground cloves; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 ½ tablespoons cream

Rating: 4.45 stars

11 Ratings
6 Reviews
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Spicy ginger cookie frosted with a confectioners' sugar icing.

By Robin J.

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Yield:

4 dozen

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Directions

Step 1

Mix shortening, white sugar, egg, molasses, and water thoroughly. Sift together flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, baking soda, and spices and blend in. Chill dough until firm.

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Step 2

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
Step 3

Drop dough by teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake about 8 minutes, or until almost no imprint remains when touched lightly. While slightly warm, frost with icing.
Step 4

To Make Frosting: Blend confectioners' sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Add cream to make icing easy to spread. Spread on cookies with spatula or pastry brush.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

127 calories; protein 1.4g; carbohydrates 22.6g; fat 3.5g; cholesterol 9mg; sodium 105.1mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (6)

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Cara

12/11/2008

These cookies are a Christmas favorite of our family. I believe my mother uses this same recipe from Betty Crocker's Cookie Cookbook. They are soft not overly sweet (even with a light frosting on top) and the blend of spices makes them unique and exciting among all of the other Christmas cookie choices (Chocolate or Vanilla anyone?) I am so pleased to see this recipe on allrecipes.com. Don't be afraid of doubling it because these cookies go quickly! Read More

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buddingchef

06/01/2010

Not like mom's. No recipe for the icing. Read More

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11 Ratings

5 star values: 8
4 star values: 1
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 0

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Cara

12/11/2008

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Baricat

11/06/2011

This is an old Betty Crocker recipe from the 50s and 60s. They are soft, spicy, moist and cake-like. When we're sending them somewhere or are taking them to someone's house or a bake sale, we like to sprinkle them with sugar spiked with ground ginger and a pinch of cinnamon before putting them in the oven. That makes a neat substitute for the messy frosting, which always makes the cookies stick together unless you put them in a single layer in the tin, which is near impossible. This also cuts down on kitchen time. If you don't like the flavor of molasses, dark corn syrup can be successfully substituted for half or all of it, which gives a somewhat different, more subtle taste, while still retaining the appealing soft texture. The house becomes wonderfully fragrant as they bake. A family favorite - I kept the cookie jar full of these for the kids as they were growing up, and it's one of their fondest memories. Read More

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crazylazycook

02/22/2010

These were very good a soft cake-like cookie like little gingerbread cakes. Great with the frosting and tasted best the first day I made them. The next day they were a little dry. I would make them again. Read More

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buddingchef

06/01/2010

Not like mom's. No recipe for the icing. Read More

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Chris Grams

11/12/2020

Favorite fall cookie. I use 1/4 cup coffee and 1/4 cup water to add even more warm flavors. Yummy Read More

Vanessa

03/15/2014

Great cookies! only one change made: didn't use the wáter and chilled the dough 'til firm. Everyone loved them. Read More

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Ginger Creams

Servings Per Recipe: 24
Calories: 126.6

% Daily Value *

protein: 3 %

carbohydrates: 7 %

dietary fiber: 1 %

sugars:

fat: 6 %

saturated fat: 5 %

cholesterol: 3 %

vitamin a iu: 1 %

niacin equivalents: 8 %

vitamin b6: 3 %

folate: 5 %

calcium: 2 %

iron: 5 %

magnesium: 7 %

potassium: 3 %

sodium: 4 %

thiamin: 9 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Cara

12/11/2008

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Baricat

11/06/2011

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crazylazycook

02/22/2010

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buddingchef

06/01/2010

Not like mom's. No recipe for the icing.

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Chris Grams

11/12/2020

Favorite fall cookie. I use 1/4 cup coffee and 1/4 cup water to add even more warm flavors. Yummy

Vanessa

03/15/2014

Great cookies! only one change made: didn't use the wáter and chilled the dough 'til firm. Everyone loved them.

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