Gingerbread Cookies

Gingerbread Cookies

Published on July 3, 2015 | By

Ingredients

  • 1 c. shortening
  • 1 c. molasses
  • ½ c. hot water (from tap)
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 6 c. flour
  • ¼ tsp. cloves
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ginger

Instructions

  1. Bring to a boil the shortening and molasses and then set off the heat.
  2. Mix together water, soda and sugar. Add the egg and vanilla together and then add to the sugar mixture.
  3. Pour molasses mixture into sugar mixture. Mix well (will foam).
  4. Combine all dry ingredients and then add dry ingredients 2 cups at a time. Mix well.
  5. Roll out and cut into shapes. Bake at 375 for 10 mintues. Frost.
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