Nativity Molasses Cookies Recipe

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Nativity Molasses Cookies
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • icing:
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup water

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolk, water and molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon and cloves; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-1/2-in. Nativity-themed cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
  3. In a heavy saucepan over low heat, combine the icing ingredients. With a portable mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating over low heat until frosting reaches 160°, about 8-10 minutes. Pour into a small bowl. Beat on high speed until icing forms stiff peaks, about 7 minutes. Spread over cookies; let dry completely. Yield: 5 dozen.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 129.64 Kcal (543 kJ)
Calories from fat 16.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.78g 3%
Cholesterol 2.73mg 1%
Sodium 43.47mg 2%
Potassium 44.31mg 1%
Total Carbs 25.43g 8%
Sugars 4.56g 18%
Dietary Fiber 0.01g 0%
Protein 1.89g 4%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 6.8mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 258.26 Kcal (1081 kJ)
Calories from fat 31.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.55g 3%
Cholesterol 5.43mg 1%
Sodium 86.6mg 2%
Potassium 88.27mg 1%
Total Carbs 50.65g 8%
Sugars 9.09g 18%
Dietary Fiber 0.02g 0%
Protein 3.76g 4%
Iron 0.3mg 1%
Calcium 13.5mg 1%

* 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

  • 2.7
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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