Eggless Ginger Cookies Recipes

Steps:

• Combine butter and sugar in a bowl.
• Bring water, corn syrup, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger to a boil in a saucepan. Pour over butter and sugar and beat until blended. Gradually stir in flour and baking soda until dough is smooth.
• Halve the dough and form into discs. Wrap discs in plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Let dough soften slightly. Roll it out to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut dough using gingerbread men cookie cutters. Arrange on ungreased cookie sheets.
• Bake in the preheated oven until tops look dry, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on wire racks.
• Beat powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla extract together until stiff. Thin mixture out with milk. Spread frosting over cooled cookies.

Steps:

• Line 2 (8x12) cookie sheets with parchment paper and grease well. Preheat oven to 325°F.
• In a large bowl SIFT together flour, baking powder, soda, salt and spices. Add raisins; set to side.
• Cream butter, add sugar and mix well; add molasses then boiling water.
• Combine dry and liquid ingredients and beat well. Pour into prepared pans and bake 40-50 min's. (prep time is estimate).
• *My Note: when cooled you can top slices with whip cream or ice cream OR, you can create a layered dessert or sandwich type dessert. Have fun with it!