| Gingerbread Cookies |
Prep time: 3 hours 15 mins
Cook time: 5 mins
Total time: 3 hours 20 mins
Serves: 4 Doz.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 3 cups flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°. Cream shortening and brown sugar thoroughly. Stir in egg, molasses and vinegar beat well. Sift remaining ingredients and stir into mixture. Chill dough at least 3 hours. Lightly flour surface and roll 1/8″ thick. Place 1″ apart on baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes.
Oh I am loving everything about your blog, Ginny!! I’m def going to make these this holiday season. Thank you so much for posting this recipe.
Thanks for the compliment, Kristine! I’m glad you stopped by. 🙂 I hope you enjoy the cookies.