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CHRISTMAS GINGERBREAD COOKIES Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
First bowl
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
Second bowl
1 large egg
3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
Directions:
Directions:
Directions:
1Mix first bowl ingredients together until it becomes a creamy brown batter.
2Sift second bowl ingredients; add to the wet batter a little at a time.
3Mix together until it becomes a crumby dough.
4Make the dough into a ball and chill for an hour.
5When ready, cover the dough in flour and place on a heavy floured surface.
6Knead dough with the palms of your hand and roll it out.
7Cut into desired shapes.
8Cook for 10-15 minute until golden
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
20 PEOPLE
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
15 MINUTES

 

 

 

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