gingerbread cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup Golden Crisco
• 1 cup lightly packed brown sugar
• ¼ cup molasses
• ¼ cup water
• 3 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 ½ tbsp cinnamon
• 1 ½ tsp ginger
• 1 ½ tsp cloves
• ½ tsp salt

Preparation

1. Cream crisco, brown sugar, molasses, and water together thoroughly
2. Combine dry ingredients. Stir into creamed mixture gradually and mix well.
3. Work dough with hands to form a smooth dough.
4. Cover and chill for 1-2 hours for easier rolling.
5. Heat oven to 350F.
6. Line baking sheets with parchment.
7. Roll dough to approximately 6mm on floured surface. Cut into shapes.
8. Bake at 350F for 10-12 minutes or until edges are slightly hardened.
9. Cool and decorate as desired

Tips

Adjust spice levels to your tastes.

Adjust mixture for dryness or wetness before rolling.