Gingerbread

12 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. soda
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 1 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. Grandma's molasses
  • 1 egg yolk

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift together first 8 ingredients.
  2. 2
    Cream together shortening, sugar and molasses.
  3. 3
    Add egg yolk and mix well.
  4. 4
    Stir in flour mixture; mix well.
  5. 5
    Roll out dough 1/4-inch thick.
  6. 6
    Cut with gingerbread man cookie cutter.
  7. 7
    Bake on ungreased cookie sheet in 350° oven, 8 to 10 minutes.

Products Matching These Ingredients

More Recipes to Try