Cranberry Ginger Cookies
Servings
2 doz
Prep time
15
minutesCooking time
10
minutesCalories
300
kcalTotal time
25
minutesIngredients
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon ginger
1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice
3 cup flour, sifted
1/2 cup Butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg, unbeaten
1/2 cup molasses
1 cup Milk (soured with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cup Cranberries, coarsely chopped (Fresh or Frozen)
- Sugar Glaze:
Powdered sugar
1 teaspoon cardamom
Directions
- Heat oven to 400°F.
- Sift flour, soda, salt, and spices together. Cream shortening; add sugar gradually, creaming until light and fluffy. Add egg and beat well; then stir in molasses.
- Add flour alternately with buttermilk, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Chill until firm enough to hold shape 1 to 2 hours.
- Form 1 inch diameter balls. Roll in sugar glaze
- Place on parchment paper about 2 inches apart
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until done. Will be slightly chewy. Let cool on rack.
