Thursday, December 18, 2008

Ginger Cookies

Anyone who knows our family knows that Christmas just isn't Christmas without Mom's gingerbread cookies.

Ginger Bread Cookie Recipe
1 c shortening (must use shortening) 1 tsp baking soda
1 c sugar 1 tsp baking powder
1 c molasses 1 tsp ginger
1 c hot water 1 tsp salt
1 egg well beaten 1 tsp cinnamon
6-7 c flour (Add gradually!)

Cream shortening and sugar. add egg. then stir in molasses and water. Add dry ingredients. roll dough to about 1/4 inch thick or so and cut with cookie cutter. Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes. Let cool then frost.

Frosting recipe for cookies
1/2 c shortening
3 c powder sugar
3-5 tbsp milk (add 3 then add a little more if you need it.)
1 tsp vanilla
Mix ingredients together. Add food coloring of your choice.

1 comment:

Buckeye Nut said...

Mmmm, I am going to have to try these. I keep telling Jen that I am adopting your mom. She is such an awesome lady. I love her to pieces. I also love the pic of you guys when you were younger.....too fun!