Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups of all purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup butter; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 egg; 1 cup dark molasses; 2 tablespoons white vinegar

Servings: persons

5 cups of all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 egg
1 cup dark molasses
2 tablespoons white vinegar

1
Sift together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
2
In a large mixing bowl, beat the shortening until it is soft and smooth. Add the sugar and beat until the mixture is fluffy. Add the egg, molasses and vinegar. Beat well. Add the flour mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough is smooth divide it into quarters. Wrap each portion in foil and chill in refrigerator for at least 3 hours. Preheat oven to 375 F. Grease cookie sheets with butter. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/8 inch (only use one-quarter of dough at a time keep the rest in frig) Cut the dough with cookie cutters. Place cookies on cookie sheets bake for 5 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned around edges.

1224

kcal

Calories

Fat

167

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups of all purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Gingerbread Cookies

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