Christmas Ginger Cookies

Treat the kids this Christmas with these scrumptious snacks that will bring out the holiday spirit in your baking!

40 minutes Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 10 minutes

158 calories per serving view nutrition facts

24 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

6	cups	flour, all-purpose
1	tablespoon	baking soda
1	tablespoon	ginger
1	teaspoon	cloves
1	teaspoon	cinnamon
1	teaspoon	nutmeg
1/2	teaspoon	salt
1	cup	vegetable shortening
1	cup	molasses
1	cup	brown sugar
1/2	cup	water
1	each	egg
1	teaspoon	vanilla extract

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 inch thick round.

Wrap in plastic and refrigerate at least 3 hours or up to 1 week.

Roll on lightly floured surface to 1/8 inch thick, cut with gingermen 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 icing.

1 comment

1. SAYTIMMA KING 5 days ago

THIS RECIPE IS SO FABULUS MY HOME SCILLET BISCUT

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 53g

Amount per Serving

Calories 158 3% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.0g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	1%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 8mg	3%
Sodium 126mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 35.0g	12%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	4%
Sugars 8.0g
Protein 3.0g	7%

Vitamin A	0%		Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	4%		Iron	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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