Gingerbread Cookies (Large Batch) Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Cookies (Large Batch)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 cup vegetable shortening; 1 cup light brown sugar (packed); 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 cup warm water; 1 1/2 cups molasses (fancy)

Servings: persons

6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cup warm water
1 1/2 cups molasses (fancy)

1
Combine the flour, spices and salt.
2
in a large bowl, cream the shortening and brown sugar.
3
Dissolve the baking soda in the warm water and add to the creamed mixture, beating until smooth. Beat in the molasses.
4
Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
5
Cover and chill for 24 hours.
6
Preheat oven to 350oF. Lightly grease cookie sheets.
7
On a floured surface roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch.
8
Using 1 3/4 inch round cookie cutters (or whatever you want to use) cut out cookies and place 1 1/2 inches apart on cookie sheet.
9
Bake 10 to 12 minutes until dry looking and firm to the touch.
10
Transfer to wire racks to cool.
11
Decorate with frosting if desired.
12
Number of cookies depends on size of cutters -- this makes a lot.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Cookies (Large Batch) 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 (Large Batch)

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