LAURA INGALLS WILDER'S GINGERBREAD

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I grew up loving Laura Ingalls Wilder books and when I found a recipe of hers on the internet I just had I try it. I didn't see it here on RecipeZaar, so I thought I would submit it, especially with Christmas coming soon. It is very good and quite easy to make.

Provided by LDSMom128

Categories     Healthy

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup molasses
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup boiling water
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, Beaten

Steps:

  • Mix the brown sugar and the shortening together until creamy. Add the baking soda to the boiling water and add the water to the molasses. Combine the molasses mixture to the creamed mixture.
  • In a seperate bowl, combine the spices to the flour. Sift the flour into the molasses mixture. Add the beaten eggs to the batter and stir well. The batter will be quite thin.
  • Pour batter into a large baking pan and bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes.
  • Raisins, and or, Candied fruit may be added and a chocolate frosting adds to the goodness.
  • From my own note I like to add sifted powdered sugar to the top when it is cooled down some. It adds for a nice sweeteness to the gingerbread.

Funny life
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I've never made gingerbread cookies before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cookies turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.


Marisol Acosta
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These cookies are perfect for a holiday party or gift exchange. They're festive and delicious, and everyone will love them.


jay Merck
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I love the addition of molasses to this recipe. It gives the cookies a really rich and flavorful taste.


Anthony cornelio
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover gingerbread. I made a batch of gingerbread men and then used the scraps to make these cookies.


Ian Allen
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Overall, I thought these cookies were pretty good. They're not the best gingerbread cookies I've ever had, but they're definitely not bad.


Lavnya Pulkit
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Noluthando Mdlalose
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I had some trouble with the dough being too sticky. I had to add extra flour to get it to the right consistency.


Gennetta Moltzan
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These cookies are a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loves them. He says they're the best gingerbread cookies he's ever had.


Fahaa Khan
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I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive and Christmassy.


violet isiogu
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These cookies are a holiday tradition in my family. We make them every year and they're always a hit. They're so delicious and festive.


MD Kholil Miya
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I've tried many gingerbread recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of spices and sweetness.


popgirl Yachou
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These gingerbread cookies are the best! They're so soft and chewy, and the flavor is amazing. I love the hint of molasses.


Bogdan Popovic
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I made these cookies for a holiday party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. They're so festive and delicious.


Yau Hassandbm
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This gingerbread recipe is a real winner! It's easy to make, and the results are delicious. The cookies are soft and chewy, with just the right amount of spice. I'll definitely be making these again soon!