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Heather's Gingerbread Cookies

Heather's Gingerbread Cookies

Cost $8, save $12

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  • 180 Min
  • 30 Servings
  • $8

INGREDIENTS

  • Wet Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups dark molasses
    • 🟤 1 cup packed brown sugar
    • 💧 ⅔ cup cold water
    • ⅓ cup shortening

  • Dry Ingredients

    • 7 cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 teaspoons baking soda
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
    • 🌱 2 teaspoons ground ginger
    • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
    • 🌰 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • Decoration

    • 🍫 1 (16 ounce) package chocolate frosting

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease one cookie sheet.

2

Mix together the molasses, brown sugar, water and shortening.

3

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.

4

Roll dough 1/4 inch thick on floured board. Cut with floured gingerbread cutter. Place about 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.

5

Bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool and decorate with frosting.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

264

Calories

  • 3
    Protein
  • 52
    Carbs
  • 5
    Fats

💡 Refrigerating the dough makes it easier to roll out and cut.Use festive cookie cutters for an aesthetic holiday look!Store in an airtight container to keep them fresh for longer.Decorate with sprinkles or colorful icing for extra flair.