Grandma'S Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

Name: Grandma'S Gingerbread Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 to 5 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. salt; 2 tsp. ground ginger; 2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1 tsp. nutmeg; 1 tsp. cloves; 1 c. shortening; 1 c. sugar; 1 1/4 c. molasses; 2 eggs, beaten

Servings: persons

5 to 5 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. ground ginger
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cloves
1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 1/4 c. molasses
2 eggs, beaten

1
Thoroughly mix flour, soda, salt and spices.
2
Heat shortening in saucepan until melted.
3
Cool slightly.
4
Add sugar, molasses and eggs; mix well.
5
Add 4 cups flour.
6
Mix well.
7
Turn mixture into lightly floured surface.
8
Add flour to make firm dough.
9
Roll to 1/8-inch thick.
10
Cut cookies in holiday shapes.
11
Bake on ungreased cookie sheet.
12
Bake at 350u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.

767

kcal

Calories

Fat

158

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 to 5 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, 1 tsp. baking soda, 1 tsp. salt, 2 tsp. ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Grandma'S 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.

Grandma'S Gingerbread Cookies

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