Ingredients for Aunt Marianne's Gingerbread Cookies
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
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How to Make Aunt Marianne's Gingerbread Cookies
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the molasses and eggs until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in granulated sugar.
- Place the cookies about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
6 g
Sugar
39g
Fat
13g
Carbs
11g
