TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS GINGERBREAD COOKIES

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These are great cookies to munch on a Christmas morning and are super tasty with icing and sprinkles.

Provided by angelcutie_604

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 20 cookies, 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup shortening
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 pinch salt
3/4 cup molasses
1 large egg
3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Mix first bowl ingredients together until it becomes a creamy brown batter.
  • Sift second bowl ingredients; add to the wet batter a little at a time.
  • Mix together until it becomes a crumby dough.
  • Make the dough into a ball and chill for an hour.
  • When ready, cover the dough in flour and place on a heavy floured surface.
  • Knead dough with the palms of your hand and roll it out.
  • Cut into desired shapes.
  • Cook for 10-15 minute until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.7, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 15.1, Sodium 129.5, Carbohydrate 42, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 17.7, Protein 3.2

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