New England Molasses Gingerbread Cookies Recipe | Epicurious.com
"Rather than being crisp, these heirloom cookies are tender and cake-like...."
INGREDIENTS
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6 cups (about) all purpose flour
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
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2 teaspoons ground ginger
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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11 tablespoons (1 stick plus 3 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature
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2/3 cup solid vegetable shortening
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1 cup sugar
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1 cup mild-flavored (light) molasses
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1 1/2teaspoons grated lemon peel
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1 large egg
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1/4 cup buttermilk
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2 teaspoons water
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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3 cups powdered sugar
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1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1 1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup
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Water
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Food coloring (optional)
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Decorations (such as colored sugar crystals)
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