Title: Christmas Ginger Cookies
Categories: Cookie Holiday Both
Yield: 24 Servings
| 6 | c | Flour |
| 1 | tb | Baking soda |
| 1 | tb | Ginger |
| 1 | ts | Clove |
| 1 | ts | Cinnamon |
| 1 | ts | Nutmeg |
| 1/2 | ts | Salt |
| 1 | c | Crisco |
| 1 | c | Molasses |
| 1 | c | Brown sugar |
| 1/2 | c | Water |
| 1 | | Egg |
| 1 | ts | Vanilla |
Mix flour, soda, spices and salt. Beat shortening, molasses, sugar, water,
egg and vanilla until well blended. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Will
be soft. Divide into fourths. Pat each 1/4 into 1" thick round. Wrap in
plastic and refrigerate at least 3 hours or up to 1 week. Roll on lightly
floured surface to 1/8" thick, cut with ginermen cutters and bake at 350
degrees for 10-12 minutes. Cool slightly on cookie sheet, then transfer to
wire racks to cool completely. Decorate with Royal Icing.