gingerbread cookies

Name: Gingerbread Cookies
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cup(s) flour; 1/2 cup(s) sugar; 1/2 cup(s) shortening; 1/2 cup(s) molasses; 1 - egg; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon(s) nutmeg; 1 teaspoon(s) ginger; 1 teaspoon(s) cloves; 1 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; - dried currants for decoration (optional)

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Christine Whisenhunt

Visalia, CA

Updated on Sep 25, 2011

Yet another of my Christmas cookie recipes. I know you're supposed to cut them out into gingerbread men, but I just cut them out in whatever shapes I want. I'm a rebel like that! LOL These are really good! I hope you enjoy! Note: 1 hour of prep time is to chill the dough.

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prep time 1 Hr 15 Min

cook time 10 Min

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yield Makes 2 dozen.

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup molasses
1 - egg
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
- dried currants for decoration (optional)

How To Make gingerbread cookies

Step 1

Mix ingredients together. Refrigerate for 1 hour, then roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut out and place 1/2 inch apart on baking sheet. If using currants, place them as desired for decoration. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes.
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