And while we make these year round in our house since they’re Mike’s fav, these definitely are a great holiday cookie – your house will smell delicious while making them!Iced Molasses Cookies
1 1/2 cups shortening (I use butter flavor Crisco, can also use unsalted butter)
2 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup molasses
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cloves
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
4 1/2 cups flour
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a stand mixer, beat together shortening and brown sugar until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, molasses and vanilla and beat until combined. Stir in baking soda, salt, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger. Gradually mix in flour until well combined.
Roll dough into 1-1/2 inch balls. Place on prepared baking sheet. Bake 7-9 minutes or until edges are slightly cracked. Cool on pan for about 3 minutes, then cool completely on cooling rack. Once cookies are completely cool, spread on icing (recipe below).
Makes approximately 5-1/2 dozen cookies
Icing
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
In a small bowl, stir together all ingredients until smooth. (If needed, add more powdered sugar to thicken/more water to thin).
-Manda