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Ingredients
| multipurpose shortening: 1 cup |
| light brown sugar (packed): 1 cup (packed) |
| molasses: 3/4 cup |
| buttermilk: 3/4 cup |
| eggs: 2 |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 4 1/2 cups |
| ginger (minced): 1 Tbl |
| baking soda: 2 tsp |
| salt: 1 tsp |
| granulated sugar |
Easy Gingerbread Cookies
Credit: Food.com
User rating:
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Prep Time
15 min -
Cook Time
12 min -
Servings
36 serving(s)
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- Cream shortening and brown sugar together.
- Add molasses, buttermilk, and eggs.
- Blend well and set aside.
- In a separate mixing bowl, sift flour, ginger, baking soda and salt together.
- Combine this mixture into buttermilk mixture.
- Mix well, cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters.
- Sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake at 400º for 10 to 12 minutes.