Best Ever Gingerbread Cookies
Originally submitted by Heather and modified by Kaboose.com
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This simply splendid gingerbread recipe will engage your kids' imaginations as they transform humble gingerbread into countless Christmas creations. Just add an assortment of cookie cutters and candy decorations.
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups dark molasses
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2/3 cup cold water
- 1/3 cup shortening
- 7 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 (16 ounce) package chocolate frosting
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one cookie sheet.
- Mix together the molasses, brown sugar, water and shortening.
- Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, allspice, ginger, cloves and cinnamon. Add to sugar mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Roll dough 1/4 inch thick on floured board. Cut with floured gingerbread cutter. Place about 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool and decorate with frosting.
Nutrition Facts
Servings per Recipe: 30
Amount Per Serving
- calories: 260cal
- total fat: 5.3g
- cholesterol: 0mg
- sodium: 200mg
- carbohydrates: 50.6g
- fiber: 1g
- protein: 3.2g
Servings: 30
