Description: Gingerbread Cookie
RecipeIngredients:1 C. shortening melted1 C. sugar1 1/4 C. molasses2 eggs slightly beaten5-5 1/2 C. flour1 t. baking soda1 t. salt2 t. ginger2 t. cinnamon1 t. nutmeg1 t. cloves
Recipe Properties:Melt shortening, cool slightly. Add sugar, molasses and eggs and mix well. Mix flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Add to shortening mixture and mix well to form a firm dough. Knead dough just a little if necessary. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thick. Cut out cookies with cutters. Bake 6-10 minutes at 375°F