Gingerbread Cookies
The holiday cookie tray would not be complete without our traditional gingerbread cookie recipe! Full of spicy ginger and warm cinnamon, clove, and allspice, this cookie is one of our favorites!
Calories 166kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/3 c shortening
- 1 1/2 cups dark molasses I use Grandma's
- 2/3 cup water
- 7 cups flour
- 2 tsp. baking soda
- 2 tsp. ground ginger
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. allspice
- 1 tsp. cloves
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine sugar, shortening, molasses and water.
- The mixture will look curdled-that's ok.
- In separate bowl, combine all dry ingredients, stir well.
- Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
- Separate into 2 large dough balls (makes it easier to work with), wrap in saran wrap and chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to a few days.
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Dust counter or board with flour.
- Roll dough to roughly 1/4 inch thickness.
- With floured cutters, cut out people or other shapes.
- Place on a parchment lined baking sheet about 1-2 inches apart, depending on the shape (need room to grow!).
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or just until small indentation is not present.
- Cool on wire rack completely.
- Enjoy plain or have fun decorating with frosting, raisins & candy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Servings | Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 142mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g