Heather's Gingerbread Cookies

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.

• Calories: 264 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• ⅓ cup shortening
• 7 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups dark molasses
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• ⅔ cup cold water
• 1 (16 ounce) package chocolate frosting

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one cookie sheet.

Step 2

Mix together the molasses, brown sugar, water and shortening.

Step 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.

Step 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.