Frosted Spice Cookies Food

FROSTED SPICE COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg; beat in molasses and buttermilk. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the walnuts, raisins and dates. Chill for 2 hours or until easy to handle. , On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. round cookie cutter. , Place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes. Cool completely. , For frosting, beat all ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. Spread over cooled cookies; let dry completely.

FROSTED PUMPKIN COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in pumpkin. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to pumpkin mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans and dates. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 13-15 minutes or until firm., Meanwhile, for frosting, combine the butter, brown sugar and milk in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; boil for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in maple flavoring and vanilla. , Cool slightly; beat in enough confectioners' sugar to achieve spreading consistency. Remove cookies to wire racks; frost while warm.

FROSTED SUGAR-'N'-SPICE COOKIES

Steps:

• Stir together the first 6 ingredients in a bowl.
• Beat butter and next 3 ingredients at medium speed of an electric mixer until creamy. Add cream cheese, orange zest, and vanilla; beat until well blended. Gradually add flour mixture, beat at low speed until blended.
• Divide dough in half, shaping into 2 flattened disks. Cover with plastic wrap and chill 2-24 hours.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place one dough disk on a floured surface. Roll into 1/4 inch thickness; cut with 4-inch star shaped cutter (or your choice of cutter). Place 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Repeat procedure with remaining dough.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or just until edges are lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 3 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack, and let cool 30 minutes or until completely cool.
• To make the frosting: Beat 1/4 cup butter, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons milk at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended. Gradually beat in remaining powdered sugar and milk.
• Spread cookies with a thin layer of Frosting and top with sprinkles.

FROSTED SPICE COOKIES

Steps:

• In large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add molasses, egg and milk; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in nuts, raisins and dates. Chill for 30 minutes. Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with a 2 1/2 inch cutter. Place on greased baking sheets.
• Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes. Cool completely. Beat frosting ingredients in small bowl until smooth. Frost cookies.