Grandmom'S Gingies (Gingerbread Cookies) Recipe

Name: Grandmom'S Gingies (Gingerbread Cookies)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup shortening; 1 cup brown sugar; 1 1/2 cups dark molasses; 2/3 cup cold water; 6 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon ginger; 1 teaspoon clove; 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Servings: persons

1/3 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 cups dark molasses
2/3 cup cold water
6 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon cinnamon

1
MIX shortening, brown sugar, and molasses thoroughly.
2
STIR in water.
3
MEASURE flour by dip-level method.
4
BLEND all dry ingredients.
5
STIR in and chill.
6
ROLL 1/2 inch thick
7
Cut with 2-1/2 inch round cutter.
8
Place far apart on a lightly greased baking sheet.
9
Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes or until to imprint remains when touched lightly.
10
Frost with any buttercream frosting of your choice. We use the one on the back of the 10x sugar (some of you may know what I am talking about!).
11
I am not sure to how many gingies this yields because I used a different cookie cutter, however, this recipes makes A LOT.

868

kcal

Calories

Fat

192

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: 1/3 cup shortening, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 1/2 cups dark molasses, 2/3 cup cold water, and more.

Yes, Grandmom'S Gingies (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.

Grandmom'S Gingies (Gingerbread Cookies)

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