Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 cup molasses
1 egg
1 tbsp vinegar
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions:

In a mixing bown, beat shortening with an electric mixer, on medium to high speed.
Add sugar, baking powder, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, and cloves. Beat till combined, scraping bowl.
Beat in molasses, egg and vinegar till combined.
Beat in as much flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in remaining flour.
Divide dough in half. Cover and chill for 3 hours or till easy to handle.
Grease a cookie sheet; set aside. On a lightly floured surface, roll half of the doug at a t time to 1/8 inch thick. Using a 2 1/2 inch cookie cutter, cut into desired shapes. Place 1 inch apart on a prepared cookie sheet.
Bake in a 375 F oven for 5-6, minutes or till edges are lightly browned. Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool. If desired, decorate cookies with icing and candy.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	236.74 Kcal (991 kJ)
Calories from fat	82.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.17g	14%
Cholesterol	13.64mg	5%
Sodium	63.9mg	3%
Potassium	281.86mg	6%
Total Carbs	35.67g	12%
Sugars	15.44g	62%
Dietary Fiber	0.85g	3%
Protein	3.09g	6%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	54mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	398.45 Kcal (1668 kJ)
Calories from fat	138.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.44g	14%
Cholesterol	22.96mg	5%
Sodium	107.54mg	3%
Potassium	474.38mg	6%
Total Carbs	60.04g	12%
Sugars	25.98g	62%
Dietary Fiber	1.43g	3%
Protein	5.2g	6%
Iron	1.8mg	6%
Calcium	90.9mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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