Jojo’S Ginger Cookies Recipe

Name: Jojo’S Ginger Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup molasses; 1/4 cup water; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Vanilla frosting and nonpareils, optional

Servings: persons

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1/4 cup water
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Vanilla frosting and nonpareils, optional

1
In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses and water. In another bowl, whisk flour, spices, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
2
Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; placed in covered freezer container, separated with waxed paper. Freeze until firm enough to roll, about 1 hour.
3
Preheat oven to 375u00b0. On a floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 5-in. moose-shaped cookie cutter. Carefully place 1 in. apart on ungreased
4
. Bake until set, 7-9 minutes. Cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. If desired, pipe with vanilla frosting and decorate with nonpareils.
5
Transfer wrapped disks to a covered freezer container, separated by waxed paper; freeze. To use, thaw dough in refrigerator until soft enough to roll. Prepare and bake as directed.

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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: 1/2 cup shortening, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup molasses, 1/4 cup water, and more.

Yes, Jojo’S Ginger 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.

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