Frosted Molasses Cookies Recipe

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Frosted Molasses Cookies
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Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, molasses and vanilla. Combine the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and allspice; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition.
  2. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 7-9 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.
  3. For frosting, in a small bowl, cream shortening and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and ginger. Add milk; beat until light and fluffy. Spread over cookies. Decorate with sprinkles if desired. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 7-1/2 dozen.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 159.82 Kcal (669 kJ)
Calories from fat 29.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.3g 5%
Cholesterol 10.72mg 4%
Sodium 60.65mg 3%
Potassium 65.15mg 1%
Total Carbs 29.9g 10%
Sugars 10.49g 42%
Dietary Fiber 0.05g 0%
Protein 1.85g 4%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 15.4mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 290.63 Kcal (1217 kJ)
Calories from fat 54.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.01g 5%
Cholesterol 19.49mg 4%
Sodium 110.29mg 3%
Potassium 118.47mg 1%
Total Carbs 54.37g 10%
Sugars 19.08g 42%
Dietary Fiber 0.09g 0%
Protein 3.37g 4%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 1%
Iron 0.4mg 1%
Calcium 27.9mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.5
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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