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Christmas Gingerbread Cookies
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 15 Minutes
Servings: 4
These are great cookies to munch on a Christmas morning and are super tasty with icing and sprinkles.
Ingredients:
2/3 cup shortening
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 pinch salt
3/4 cup molasses
1 large egg
3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
Directions:
1. Mix first bowl ingredients together until it becomes a creamy brown batter.
2. Sift second bowl ingredients; add to the wet batter a little at a time.
3. Mix together until it becomes a crumby dough.
4. Make the dough into a ball and chill for an hour.
5. When ready, cover the dough in flour and place on a heavy floured surface.
6. Knead dough with the palms of your hand and roll it out.
7. Cut into desired shapes.
8. Cook for 10-15 minute until golden brown.
By RecipeOfHealth.com