The Best Gingerbread Cookies

This classic gingerbread cookie recipe is one that has been passed down through my family for generations. It makes the best, most perfect gingerbread cookies for the holiday season.

5 from 1 vote

Prep Time: 30

Cook Time: 10

Additional Time: 30

Total Time: 1 10

Author: Heather Painchaud

Servings: 48

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
¼ cup fancy or blackstrap molasses
¼ cup hot water
2 ¾ cup all purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
1 ½ tsp ground ginger
1 ½ tsp ground cloves
½ tsp salt

Instructions

Using a KitchenAid stand mixer or electric mixer, cream together shortening, sugar, molasses and water.
Add flour, baking soda and spices. Mix gradually until combined and a soft dough forms.
Cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours.
Pre heat oven to 350 degrees F.
Line baking sheets with parchment paper or wax paper.
Dust surface with flour and roll out dough about 1/4" thick.
Use a gingerbread man cookie cutter (or other shapes) to cut out cookies.
Place on the prepared cookie sheet and bake for 10-12 mins.
Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before decorating with the best gingerbread icing.

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