Classic gingerbread cookies feature a warm blend of molasses, brown sugar, and spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.

Cooking time: 3 hours, 40 minutes
Category: Desserts
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1⁄2 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1⁄2 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1⁄2 cup shortening (melted and cooled slightly)
  • 1⁄2 cup molasses
  • 1⁄2 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1⁄4 cup water
  • 1⁄2 egg
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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