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Ingredients
- 5 to 5 1/2 C AP flour
- 1 C sugar
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 C shortening (after melting)
- 1 1/4 C molasses
- 1 t salt
- 2 t cinnamon
- 1 t cloves
- 2 t ginger
- 1 t nutmeg
- 1 t baking soda
Preparation
Step 1
Thoroughly mix 4 cups flour, baking soda, salt, and spices.
Melt shortening in large saucepan. Add sugar, molasses, and eggs. Mix well. Cool slightly, then gradually add 4 C dry ingredients and mix well.
Turn mixture onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in remaining dry ingredients by hand. Roll dough out on foil to 1/8" thickness. Cut out pieces with cutters or knife. Place foil on cookie sheet to bake.
Bake at 375 F for 8-10 minutes, depending on size. Let cool on cookie sheet for a few minutes before removing to rack to cool completely. Remove foil when gingerbread is cold.