A Closer Look at this Previously Featured Amish Recipe
1 cup baking molasses
1 tablespoon soda
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 cup butter
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup water
3 egg yolks
5 cups flour (approximately)
Mix all ingredients and drop by spoonfuls on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350o for 8-9 minutes or until they feel done. Cool.
Frosting:
2 tablespoons Karo
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
4 tablespoons water
2 egg whites, beaten
Boil Karo, sugar and water until threads appear when poured from fork. Pour mixture into beaten egg whites. Beat until smooth. Spread on cookies.
Back to Current RecipesThe Amish Way cookbook, compiled by Adrienne Lund, published by Jupiter Press, copyright revised edition 1994. Adrienne Lund is the author-publisher of nine Amish cookbooks and a children's book about the Amish way of life. Her books are available in our gift shop and in our online store. Visit her website at amishwaycookbooks.com. Used by permission.
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