GINGERBREAD COOKIES II
This is the BEST recipe for gingerbread cookies I have ever tasted. It looks complicated, but isn't. I have used this recipe for many years and always get compliments on it.
Provided by Kim
Categories Desserts Cookies Gingerbread Cookie Recipes
Time 4h
Yield 72
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the shortening, molasses, brown sugar, water, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients, until they are completely absorbed. Divide dough into 3 pieces, pat down to 1 1/2 inch thickness, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 inch apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. When the cookies are done, they will look dry, but still be soft to the touch. Remove from the baking sheet to cool on wire racks. When cool, the cookies can be frosted with the icing of your choice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 2.6 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 24.2 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
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Sauri Felix Taason
s@hotmail.frThis recipe looks delicious!
Godfrey Future
future-g@gmail.comCan't wait to try this recipe!
Apsara Thapa
thapaa18@yahoo.comThanks for sharing this recipe!
Enzo sheya
s.enzo@aol.comI'll definitely be making these cookies again for Christmas.
Burhan Muhidin
b_muhidin99@hotmail.comThese cookies are a must-try for any gingerbread fan.
Jelly Khatun
khatun-jelly@hotmail.frOverall, I thought these cookies were pretty good. They were easy to make and they tasted great. I would definitely make them again.
Arquosuyah Messi
messi.arquosuyah27@hotmail.co.ukThe cookies didn't spread out as much as I thought they would, but they still tasted great.
Ashley Friley
f-ashley22@gmail.comI found the dough to be a little too sticky, but once I added more flour, it was fine.
Paul Lekhwaba
lekhwaba@hotmail.comThese cookies were a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them.
Fathima Rukshana
fr@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of gingerbread, but these cookies were surprisingly good. They were soft and chewy, and the spices were perfectly balanced.
Nawaz Thahim
thahim40@hotmail.frI made these cookies with my kids and they had a blast. It was a great way to get them involved in the holiday baking.
Ajay Mahabir
m-a@yahoo.comThese cookies were so easy to make. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I had no trouble following the recipe.
Omar Salama
o_s37@hotmail.comI love the combination of spices in these cookies. They're the perfect holiday treat.
Patricia Calle-davis
pc@gmail.comThese cookies were delicious! I made them for a Christmas party and they were a huge success.
Raza Mughal631 (‫ریشے‬‎)
rm73@hotmail.frI've been baking gingerbread cookies for years, and this recipe is by far the best. The cookies are always soft and chewy, and they have a great flavor. I love that the recipe is easy to follow, too.
Ogbor Ifeanyi
ogbor@gmail.comThese gingerbread cookies were a hit! They were soft, chewy, and had the perfect amount of spice. I decorated them with royal icing and sprinkles, and they looked almost too pretty to eat. Almost.