Ginger And Cinnamon Spice Cookies Spritzcookie Press Style Recipes

CINNAMON, SPICE AND EVERYTHING NICE COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees F).
• In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and 2 cups sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and ginger; stir into the sugar mixture until well blended. Mix in cinnamon chips. Dough will be stiff. Roll into walnut sized balls and roll each ball in remaining sugar. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet and flatten slightly.
• Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until tops are crackled. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

GINGER AND CINNAMON SPICE COOKIES (SPRITZ/COOKIE PRESS STYLE)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 170°C
• Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add egg, spices, salt and water- mix well.
• Gentley mix in the flour with a spoon.
• Pack dough into cookie press- as per instructions for your press.
• Press onto cookie trays- spacing about 2 cm apart.
• Bake 12-15 minutes, or until firm to touch.
• Gentley transfer to a wire rack to cool.
• Decorate as desired or eat plain.
• Store in an airtight container.