Directions:
- Stir together flour, ginger, baking soda and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until fluffy.
- Add molasses, egg, and extract; beat well.
- Stir in flour mixture until well blended.
- Wrap airtight.
- Chill overnight or at least 2 hours until firm enough to roll.
- Cut dough in thirds; roll out each third (keeping remainder in refrigerator) on lightly floured pastry cloth or other surface about 1/8-inch thick.
- Cut into shapes with cookie cutters.
- With spatula, transfer to lightly greased baking sheet, keeping cookies 1/4-inch apart.
- Repeat with remainder of dough and scraps.
- Bake in preheated 375 F oven for 6-7 minutes or until light brown.
- Remove to racks to cool.
- Frost when cool.
- Store airtight in cool place.
- (Can be used for Christmas ornaments by making a small hole near the top of each cookie with a toothpick before baking.).
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 758.21 Kcal (3174 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 298.79 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 33.2g | 51% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 27.28mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 2041.15mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 569.58mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbs | 106.21g | 35% | |
| Sugars | 30.87g | 123% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.29g | 33% | |
| Protein | 10.42g | 21% | |
| Iron | 6.3mg | 35% | |
| Calcium | 283.2mg | 28% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 414.26 Kcal (1734 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 163.25 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 18.14g | 51% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 14.9mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 1115.2mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 311.19mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbs | 58.03g | 35% | |
| Sugars | 16.87g | 123% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.53g | 33% | |
| Protein | 5.7g | 21% | |
| Iron | 3.4mg | 35% | |
| Calcium | 154.7mg | 28% | |
* 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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