Wishing Cookies Recipe

By martha-2

Ingredients

• ICING:
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
• 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon Spice Islands® pure vanilla extract
• 1 to 2 tablespoons milk

Details

Servings 36
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

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