Gingerbread Cookies

11 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix molasses, brown sugar, water and shortening.
  2. 2
    Mix in remaining ingredients.
  3. 3
    Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Heat oven to 350°.
  4. 4
    Roll dough 1/4-inch thick on floured board. Cut with floured cookie cutter.
  5. 5
    Place about 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheet.
  6. 6
    Bake 10 to 12 minutes.
  7. 7
    Cool. Makes 2 1/2 dozen, 2 1/2-inch cookies.
  8. 8
    May be decorated.

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