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 | | Subject: Molasses Wagon Wheels Mon Nov 10, 2008 1:49 pm | |
| Molasses Wagon Wheels 1/2 c shortening1 c sugar1 c dark molasses1/2 c water4 c sifted flour1 tsp baking soda1-1/2 tsp salt1-1/2 tsp ground ginger1/2 tsp ground cloves1/4 tsp ground nutmeg1/4 tsp ground allspice1/4 c sugar (for tops)66 raisins (about 1/3 c)1 c sifted confectioner’s sugar1/4 tsp salt1/2 tsp vanilla1 tbsp light cream or half and half Cream shortening and 1 c sugar until light and fluffyBeat in molasses and water to mix thoroughlySift together flour, soda, 1-1/2 tsp salt and spices, stir into creamed mixtureChill several hours or overnight.Roll dough 1/4" thick press into 3" circles with large glass or cut with 3" cookie cutterSprinkle tops with sugarPlace on greased baking sheetPress 3 raisins in center of each dough circleBake in 350 oven for about 12 minutesLet coolMeanwhile, blend confectioner’s sugar, 1/4 tsp salt, vanilla and cream together until smoothWhen cookies are cool, make spokes of wheel with icing put through small plastic bagOutline raisin center to simulate wheels hubMakes about 22 | |
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