Old Fashioned Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

Name: Old Fashioned Gingerbread Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1 cup sorghum or 1 cup molasses; 3/4 cup oil or 3/4 cup lard; 1/2 cup hot water; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 2 teaspoons ginger; 6 -7 cups white flour

Servings: persons

1
Combine first four ingredients in large bowl.
2
Add eggs.
3
Mix dry ingredients together and add to wet.
4
Mix well.
5
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
6
Roll dough out on Pam (or other non-stick cooking spray) covered surface (I roll mine out thick,I like a thicker cookie) Cut with desired shapes.
7
Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
8
These cookies freeze well and are softer and more flavorful after freezing.

1217

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sugar, 1 cup sorghum or 1 cup molasses, 3/4 cup oil or 3/4 cup lard, 1/2 cup hot water, and more.

Yes, Old Fashioned 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.

Old Fashioned Gingerbread Cookies

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