Ginger Cookies

11 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 c. shortening
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. molasses
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 3/4 c. flour
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 1 tsp. cloves
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream sugar and shortening well.
  2. 2
    Beat in molasses, eggs and vanilla.
  3. 3
    Gradually blend in dry ingredients which have been sifted together.
  4. 4
    Chill dough for 2 hours.
  5. 5
    Roll to 1/8 to 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured pastry canvas.
  6. 6
    Cut cookies with floured cutter.
  7. 7
    Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 375° for 8 to 10 minutes.
  8. 8
    Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies.

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