Old Time Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

Name: Old Time Gingerbread Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 1/2 c. flour; 2 tsp. ginger; 2 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. nutmeg; 1 tsp. cloves; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 c. shortening; 1 c. sugar; 1 c. molasses; 2 eggs; sugar or frosting for top

Servings: persons

5 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. ginger
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 c. molasses
2 eggs
sugar or frosting for top

1
Stir together flour, ginger, cinnamon, soda, nutmeg, cloves and salt.
2
In saucepan melt shortening.
3
Remove saucepan from heat.
4
Beat in sugar and molasses.
5
Then beat in eggs.
6
In large mixing bowl beat together the molasses mixture and 1/2 flour mixture.
7
Then gradually add rest of flour mixture.
8
Chill dough for about 1 hour.
9
Then on floured surface roll out dough about 1/2 at a time to about 1/4 inch.
10
Then, cut with cookie cutter (you can sprinkle with additional sugar if you like).
11
Bake at 375u00b0 for 6 to 8 minutes or until edges are golden.
12
Cool, then frost if you like.

1513

kcal

Calories

Fat

314

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 1/2 c. flour, 2 tsp. ginger, 2 tsp. cinnamon, 1 tsp. baking soda, and more.

Yes, Old Time 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 Time Gingerbread Cookies

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