GINGERBREAD (HOUSE OR MEN)
A fantastic addition to your Christmas cookie tray! These gingerbread cookies are soft with a wonderful molasses and spice flavor. They're slightly sweet with just the perfect amount of holiday spices. While they're baking, the whole house smells like Christmas. The dough is very easy to work with and the cookies are fun to...
Provided by Laura Spencer-Whitacre
Categories Breads
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Mix flour, soda, salt, and spices. Set aside.
- 2. Melt shortening in large saucepan.
- 3. Add sugar, molasses, and eggs. Mix well and cool slightly.
- 4. Add 4 cups dry ingredients and mix well.
- 5. Turn mixture onto a lightly flowered surface.
- 6. Knead remaining dry ingredients by hand; can use 1/2 cup more flour if needed.
- 7. Roll dough 1/8th inch thick.
- 8. Cut out pieces with cutters or sharp knife.
- 9. Place on greased cookie sheets and bake at 375* for 8 to 10 minutes.
- 10. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet then remove to cool.
- 11. If cutting out gingerbread house pieces shape after baking while still hot. Garnish with everything you can find that's fun. Royal icing for the snow and trees works great. Have fun! xoxoxox
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