Gingerbread Cookies II

Gingerbread Cookies II
Gingerbread Cookies II is a dairy free and vegetarian recipe with 72 servings. This dessert has 90 calories, 1g of protein, and 3g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is perfect for Christmas. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 4 hours. Head to the store and pick up baking powder, molasses, egg, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

1
Sift together the flour, baking powder, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon; set aside.
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In a medium bowl, mix together the shortening, molasses, brown sugar, water, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients, until they are completely absorbed. Divide dough into 3 pieces, pat down to 1 1/2 inch thickness, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
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3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness.
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4
Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters.
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5
Place cookies 1 inch apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
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Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. When the cookies are done, they will look dry, but still be soft to the touch.
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7
Remove from the baking sheet to cool on wire racks. When cool, the cookies can be frosted with the icing of your choice.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In4 hrs
Servings72
Health Score0
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