Ginger Cookies with Eggnog Frosting Recipe
A ginger cookie with eggnog frosting and it made the ultimate holiday treat!
Servings: 42
Calories: 258kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 ½ cups shortening butter flavor
- 2 Tablespoons water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup molasses
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla
- 4 ½ cups flour
- 1 Tablespoon ginger
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
Frosting
- 1 cup shortening
- 5 Tablespoons egg nog
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, cream together shortening, water and sugars.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each one.
- Add molasses and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir until combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until cookies are set up; let cool completely.
- To make the frosting, beat shortening in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggnog, vanilla extract and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Spread on cooled cookies and serve.
Notes
In order for these cookies to have the perfect texture, you are going to want to store them in an airtight container for 4-5 days preferably with the bottoms to the cookies pushed together to form almost like a cookie sandwich.
Nutrition
Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg