
INGREDIENTS
dark molasses
packed brown sugar
cold water
shortening
all-purpose flour
baking soda
salt
ground allspice
ground ginger
ground cloves
ground cinnamon
chocolate frosting
Gingerbread Cookies
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DIRECTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one cookie sheet.
- Mix together the molasses, brown sugar, water and shortening.
- Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, allspice, ginger, cloves and cinnamon. Add to sugar mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Roll dough 1/4 inch thick on floured board. Cut with floured gingerbread cutter. Place about 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool and decorate with frosting.
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