Wilton Gingerbread Cookie Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325.
2. 2
   Thoroughly mix flour, baking soda, salt and spices.
3. 3
   Melt shortening in a large saucepan, let it cool slightly.
4. 4
   Add sugar, molasses, and eggs; mix well.
5. 5
   Add 4 cups dry ingredients and mix well.
6. 6
   Turn mixture onto lightly floured surface. Kneed in remaining dry ingredients by hand. Add a little more flour if necessary to make a firm dough.
7. 7
   Divide dough into 2 equal parts (this recipe makes 2 giant cookies).
8. 8
   Spray your pan with vegetable pan spray, press dough portion into prepared pan.
9. 9
   Bake 23-25 minutes, let cool in pan 5 minutes.