Ginger Spice Animal Cookies With Sugar Coating

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 7 tablespoons shortening
• 1 well-beaten egg
• 6 tablespoons coffee
• 3 tablespoons syrup
• 1 tablespoon boiling water
• confectioner's sugar

Method

1. 1 Sift brown sugar, flour, baking soda, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg together.
2. 2 Rub in 7 tablespoons of shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. 3 Mix in the well-beaten egg and 6 tablespoons of coffee to form a soft dough.
4. 4 Knead the dough briefly, then roll it out to 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface.
5. 5 Cut into shapes using animal cookie cutters and place on a baking sheet.
6. 6 Bake in a moderate oven (350°F) for 10 minutes.
7. 7 While warm, brush cookies with a mixture of 3 tablespoons syrup and 1 tablespoon boiling water.
8. 8 Roll the coated cookies in confectioner's sugar to finish.