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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 9 Minutes |
Ready In: 9 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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These are a wonderful holiday tradition. Also make nice ornaments and gifts. Ingredients:
112 c. molasses(reg. or unsulphured) |
1c. brown sugar,firmly packed |
2/3c cold water |
1/3c veg. shortening |
7c. all purpose flour |
2t. baking soda |
1t. salt |
1t. ground allspice |
2t.powdered ginger |
1/2t ground cloves |
1t. ground cinnamon |
Directions:
1. Mix molasses,brown sugar,water and shortening together in a large bowl until well blended(mixer works best for this step). In a separate bowl,sift flour,baking soda,salt and spices. Gradually add dry ingredients to molasses mixture
2. The dough will be stiff,so you may find it easier to mix by hand. Form into a ball,cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 359
3. Roll the dough to 1/8 thickness on a floured surface. Cut out the dough with your favorite cookie cutters. Bake for 8-9 mins.(8 for smaller cookies,9 for larger). Let cool before icing.
4. To prepare icing; sift the powdered sugar into a bowl and add enough water to form a nice frosting consistency.
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