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Cry Baby Cookies


Recipe Information
Description:
A delightful glazed spice cookie

Source:
allenm@sna.com

Ingredients
  • 2-1/2 cups (600 ml) flour
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) soda
  • 1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt
  • 1/2 tsp (2 ml) cloves
  • 1/2 tsp (2 ml) cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) sugar
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) milk mixed with
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) molasses
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) shortening
  • Glaze:
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp (2 ml) vanilla
  • water
Preparation
  • Combine ingredients in order.
  • Bake at 350 degrees (175 C.) 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Glaze while hot if desired.
  • To make the glaze:
  • Combine powdered sugar and vanilla.
  • Stir in water until the consistency of a thick syrup.
  • Add more powdered sugar it gets too thin.
Comments
A family tradition around Christmas time - one of Uncle John's favorites as a child.