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Ingredients
| multipurpose shortening: 3 Tbl |
| granulated sugar: 1/2 cup |
| molasses: 1/2 cup |
| baking soda: 1 tsp |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 3 1/2 cups |
| ground cloves: 1 tsp |
| ground ginger: 1 tsp |
| ground cinnamon: 1 tsp |
| water: 3/4 cup |
Gingerbread Craft Dough / Ornaments
Credit: Food.com
User rating:
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Prep Time
5760 min -
Cook Time
30 min -
Servings
8 serving(s)
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- Cream together shortening and sugar until light and fluffy; stir in molasses.
- Sift dry ingredients together, then stir into the shortening mixture in 3 parts, alternating with 1/4 cup water each time.
- Dough will be stiff.
- Refrigerate overnight.
- The next day, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cut the dough into 3 pieces and knead to warm slightly then roll out each piece about 1/4-inch thick.
- Cut into desired shapes; use a straw to make a hole at the top if you're making an ornament.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.
- Remove to cooling rack and let dry about 3 days.
- Decorate as desired.