Moravian Ginger Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
| Molasses | 1/3 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Shortening | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Brown sugar | 2 Tablespoon | |
| 1 1/4 cups Gold Medal | ||
| Flour | ||
| Salt | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Soda | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| 1/4 tsp. each cinnamon, ginger, and cloves | ||
| Dash each nutmeg and allspice | ||
Directions
Mix molasses, shortening, and sugar thoroughly.
Measure flour by dipping method or by sifting.
Stir together remaining ingredients; blend in.
Work with hands until well blended.
Cover; chill about 4 hr.
Heat oven to 375°
Roll dough out paper-thin, a little at a time.
Cut in desired shapes.
Place on greased baking sheet.
Bake 5 to 6 min., or until lightly browned.
If desired, when cool, frost with Easy Creamy Icing
Measure flour by dipping method or by sifting.
Stir together remaining ingredients; blend in.
Work with hands until well blended.
Cover; chill about 4 hr.
Heat oven to 375°
Roll dough out paper-thin, a little at a time.
Cut in desired shapes.
Place on greased baking sheet.
Bake 5 to 6 min., or until lightly browned.
If desired, when cool, frost with Easy Creamy Icing
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