JOY OF COOKING GINGERBREAD COOKIES

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Make and share this Joy of Cooking Gingerbread Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Eldila

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 8 Cookies, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
3 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350.
  • Beat softened butter and sugar until creamy.
  • Beat in molasses.
  • Combine the dry ingredients.
  • Add the dry mixture to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with the water.
  • On a floured surface, roll the dough to your preferred thickness (recipe makes 8-16 cookies).
  • Use cookie cutters to shape the cookies.
  • Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes, depending on thickness.
  • If desired, mix 1/4 cup powdered sugar with a few drops of water and food colouring to make icing, and decorate when cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.6, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 366.5, Carbohydrate 71.3, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 25.2, Protein 5.8

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