Christmas Ginger Cookies

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CHRISTMAS GINGER COOKIES

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Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Holiday

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 c Flour
1 tb Baking soda
1 tb Ginger
1 t Clove
1 t Cinnamon
1 t Nutmeg
1/2 ts Salt
1 c Crisco
1 c Molasses
1 c Brown sugar
1/2 c Water
1 Egg
1 t Vanilla

Mix flour, soda, spices and salt. Beat shortening,
molasses, sugar, water, egg and vanilla until well
blended. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Will be
soft. Divide into fourths. Pat each 1/4 into 1" thick
round. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate at least 3
hours or up to 1 week. Roll on lightly floured surface
to 1/8" thick, cut with ginermen cutters and bake at
350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Cool slightly on
cookie sheet, then transfer to wire racks to cool
completely. Decorate with Royal Icing.



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