Cranberry Ginger Cookies
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Cranberry Ginger Cookies

Servings

2 doz

Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

10

minutes
Total time

25

minutes

Ingredients

  • 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.