Friday, December 21, 2007

Pumpkin pie is to Thanksgiving as gingerbread men are to Christmas.

It's not too late to make a batch!

Don't Oliver's look appetizing?


Gingerbread Cookies from my Grandma B

1 cup molasses
1/2 cup shortening
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt

1. heat molasses and pour over the shortening; mix
2. in a separate bowl, mix all dry ingredients with a whisk
3. add dry ingredients to the molasses mixture; mix
4. chill for a little while
5. roll, cut, and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, or so
6. cool completely
7. decorate and eat

4 comments:

  1. Love those decorations! I am sure that made them taste even more delicious.
    Love you
    Grammy

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  2. heaven must include gingerbread cookies.

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  3. my boys are anxious to make some. we're planning to make time on monday. thanks for the recipe.

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  4. ooooooh. I'm excited to try this recipe.

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