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Christmas Ginger Cookies
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Servings: 24
Categories:
Christmas
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Cookies
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Desserts
Ingredients: 6
cups
Flour 1
tablespoon
Baking soda 1
tablespoon
Ginger 1
teaspoon
Clove 1
teaspoon
Cinnamon 1
teaspoon
Nutmeg 1/2
teaspoon
Salt 1
cup
Crisco 1
cup
Molasses 1
cup
Brown sugar 1/2
cup
Water 1
Egg 1
teaspoon
Vanilla
Directions:
Mix flour, soda, spices and salt. Beat shortening, molasses, sugar, water, egg and vanilla until well blended. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Will be soft. Divide into fourths. Pat each 1/4 into 1" thick round. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate at least 3 hours or up to 1 week. Roll on lightly floured surface to 1/8" thick, cut with ginermen cutters and bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Cool slightly on cookie sheet, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Decorate with Royal Icing.
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