Gingerbread Cookies

10 ingredients
13 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/3 c. soft shortening
  • 1 c. brown sugar, packed
  • 1 1/2 c. dark molasses
  • 2/3 c. cold water
  • 7 c. flour
  • 2 tsp. soda
  • 1 tsp. allspice
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 1 tsp. cloves, ground
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix shortening, brown sugar and molasses thoroughly.
  2. 2
    Stir in water.
  3. 3
    Measure flour.
  4. 4
    Blend all dry ingredients.
  5. 5
    Add to first mixture.
  6. 6
    Chill.
  7. 7
    Heat oven to 350°.
  8. 8
    Roll 1/2 inch thick.
  9. 9
    Cut with 2 1/2-inch round cutter.
  10. 10
    Place far apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
  11. 11
    Bake about 15 minutes or until no imprint remains when touched lightly.
  12. 12
    Frost cooled cookies with creamy icing.
  13. 13
    Makes 2 2/3 dozen cookies.

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