Best Gingerbread Cookies
Easy gingerbread cookie recipes full of flavor and the perfect snap. Easy to make and great for decorating!
Servings 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup molasses use dark for stronger flavor, light for a lighter flavor
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 1/2 cups flour or until it's good to roll out
Instructions
- Beat shortening on medium speed for about 45 seconds, until light and fluffy.
- Add sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and spices. Beat until combined.
- Add molasses, egg, & vinegar. Beat until combined.
- Add 2 cups of the flour and beat until combined.
- Beat in the remainder, if you can. Otherwise stir it in.
- Cover and chill the dough for at least 3 hours (you can leave it overnight, too!)
- ----For basic cookies roll the dough into 2 inch balls and place on greased cookie sheet. Press down gently (use the bottom of a cup covered in sugar, for a bonus!)
- ----For cut-outs roll the dough (about 1/2 at a time) on to a lightly floured surface until about 1/8 inch thick. Cut out.
- Bake cookies at 375 degrees for 5 to 6 minutes or edges are slightly brown. Cool before icing or frosting.