This is a very tasty Christmas dessert. This recipe is very nice for Christmas parties as it makes 2 1/2 dozen 2 1/2 inch cookies.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups dark molasses
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 0.67 cups cold water
- 0.33 cups shortening
- 7 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 package chocolate frosting , 16 ounce
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one cookie sheet.
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2
Mix together the molasses, brown sugar, water and shortening.
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3
Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, allspice, ginger, cloves and cinnamon. Add to sugar mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
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4
Roll dough 1/4 inch thick on floured board. Cut with floured gingerbread cutter. Place about 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool and decorate with frosting.
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