Gingerbread cookies

Gingerbread cookies

Ingredients/Components

• cinnamon - 1 tsp
• salt - 1 tsp
• flour - 2 c
• brown sugar - 1 c
• soda - 1 tsp
• egg - 1 item
• shortening - 2/3 c
• molasses - 1/4 c
• ginger - 1/2 tsp
• cloves - 1/2 tsp

How to make gingerbread cookies:

Cream together the shortening and sugar. Beat in egg. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Form dough into small balls. Dip in granulated sugar. Flatten slightly and place on cookie sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes.

For a rolled cookie, add more flour. Makes 5 1/2 dozen.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Cookie and brownie, Rolled cookies.