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gingerbread

Delicious homemade gingerbread cookies spiced with traditional warm flavors, perfect for the holidays.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 20
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 cups vegetable shortening
  • 1 stick butter (softened)
  • 0.75 cups light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.75 cups molasses
  • 0.75 cups buttermilk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat shortening, butter, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  4. Add egg and molasses; mix well.
  5. Gradually mix in flour mixture and buttermilk alternately until combined.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, with about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are firm. Let cool on wire racks.

Notes

Enjoy these aromatic gingerbread cookies during the holiday season.