Wishing Cookies
Course
Dessert
Servings
6
dozen depending on size
Servings
6
dozen depending on size
Ingredients
1
c
butter
softened
1 1/2
c
sugar
1
egg
2
Tbl
molasses
1
Tbl
Water
1/2- 1
tsp
grated orange peel
3 – 3 1/4
c
flour
1
tsp
baking soda
1
tsp
cinnamon
1/2
tsp
ground ginger
1/4
tsp
nutmeg
Icing
Icing
1
c
confectionery sugar
1/2
tsp
vanilla
1-2
Tbl
milk
Instructions
Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
Add egg, molasses, water and orange peel, mix well.
Combine dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture, beating well.
Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
On lightly floured (or powdered sugared) surface, roll dough to 1/8 inch.
Cut into desired shapes and place on ungreased baking sheet.
Bake at 375 degrees for 6-8 minutes until lightly brown.
Cool on wire racks.
For icing, combine sugar, vanilla and milk to achieve a drizzling consistency.
Ice as desired.