Ginger Diamonds

Name: Ginger Diamonds
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup molasses; 2 eggs; 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; Additional sugar

11 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup molasses
2 eggs
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Additional sugar

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, salt and ginger; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
2

Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion to 1/4-in. thickness. With a sharp knife, make cuts 1-1/2 in. apart in one direction, then make diagonal cuts 1-1/2 on. apart in the opposite direction. Generously sprinkle with additional sugar.
3

Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
4

. Bake at 350° for 10-11 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.