Gingerbread Cookies

prep time:
25 minutes
total time:
35 minures
Makes 6 dozen
DruDru

ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 3/4 cup lard or oil
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 heaping teaspoon ground ginger
  • 6 or 7 cups all purpose flour, use more flour if needed

directions

  • 1

    1. Combine first four ingredients, then rinse molasses out of cup with the hot water. Add the eggs and mix to blend well.

  • 2

    2. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well until blended. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm.

  • 3

    3. Roll out dough and cut with a cookie cutter. Bake at 350° for about 10 minutes.

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