Gingerbread Cookies

12 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 c. sifted flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 1 tsp. cloves
  • 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. molasses
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift flour, then measure.
  2. 2
    Sift flour, baking powder, salt and spices together; set aside.
  3. 3
    Cream shortening.
  4. 4
    Stir sugar and molasses into shortening.
  5. 5
    Add egg yolk; mix well.
  6. 6
    Stir in flour mixture.
  7. 7
    Chill dough.
  8. 8
    Roll 1/4-inch thick on lightly floured board or pastry cloth.
  9. 9
    Cut cookies.
  10. 10
    Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  11. 11
    Bake at 350° for 8 to 10 minutes.
  12. 12
    Cool and decorate.

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