GINGERBREAD COOKIES

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Make and share this Gingerbread Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by tasb395

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 36-48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.6, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 5.9, Sodium 31.5, Carbohydrate 13, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 5.4, Protein 1.1

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