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Wishing Cookies Recipe

  • 36servings
  • 25minutes

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Source: www.tasteofhome.comReport recipe

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Nutrition Info . . .

NutrientsProteins, Carbohydrates, Cellulose
VitaminsB1, B2, B3, B12, H, C, D
MineralsFluorine, Calcium, Potassium, Iron, Sulfur, Chlorine, Phosphorus, Cobalt, Molybdenum

Ingredients Jump to Instructions ↓

  1. 1 cup butter, softened

  2. 1-1/2 cups sugar

  3. 1 egg

  4. 2 tablespoons molasses

  5. 1 tablespoon water

  6. 1/2 to 1 teaspoon grated orange peel

  7. 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

  8. 1 teaspoon baking soda

  9. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  10. 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

  11. 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  12. ICING:

  13. 1 cup confectioners' sugar

  14. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

  15. 1 to 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions Jump to Ingredients ↑

  1. Wishing Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, molasses, water and orange peel; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg; gradually add to creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.

  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut into stars or desired shapes and place on ungreased baking sheets.

  3. Bake at 375° for 6-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. For icing, combine the sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve a drizzling consistency. Ice cookies as desired. Yield: about 6 dozen.

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