Gingerbread Christmas Cookies
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups dark molasses
2/3 cup cold water
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp ginger
1 tsp allspice
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cloves
1/2 tsp salt
6-7 cups all-purpose flour
Cream together sugar, shortening, molasses, and water. Add spices and soda and mix well. Add flour. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thick and cut into favorite shapes. Bake on a greased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 9 to 10 minutes. Use Buttercream Frosting recipe to decorate.
I like that they make the cookies without my assistance now.
