Beach House Baking: An Endless Summer of Delicious Desserts by Lei Shishak

Author:Lei Shishak [Shishak, Lei]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Published: 2014-05-20T04:00:00+00:00

ginger bay cabana boys

Makes about 13 cookies

Off the Southeast coast of Barbados lays a secluded beach known as Ginger Bay. It’s the perfect setting for couples looking for a romantic escape. The beach gets few visitors so explore hidden caves at your leisure and expect to be surrounded only by swaying palms. Make sure to pack a lunch including some of these Cabana Boys, as there are no amenities or services provided.

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature

½ cup sugar

½ cup molasses

1 large egg yolk

2 cups all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1 teaspoon ground cloves

½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Royal Icing

1 pound powdered sugar, sifted

3 tablespoons meringue powder

6 tablespoons cold water

1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line several cookie trays with parchment paper.

2 In a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in molasses and egg yolk for 1 minute. Add flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and spices and mix until combined. Wrap dough and chill for at least 1 hour in refrigerator.

3 On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to ¼-inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies at least 1 inch apart on prepared trays.

4 Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until cookies puff and edges are lightly browned. Remove from oven and let cookies completely on tray. Frost with Royal Icing when cool.

5 Make the icing: Combine the powdered sugar and meringue powder in a mixer fitted with the whip attachment. With the mixer on low speed, slowly drizzle in the cold water. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add more water if needed. Use immediately.

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