Ginger Cookies with Eggnog Frosting
Soft, chewy ginger cookies meet creamy eggnog frosting in this irresistible holiday treat. The warm, spiced aroma of ginger and cinnamon fills your kitchen in just 15 minutes of prep, while the cookies bake to golden perfection in another 15.
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℉.
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 258kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 88mgPotassium: 88mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!