Gingerbread is an old-fashioned, warm, and spicy treat you can make easily at home with this recipe.
Provided by Kathleen Dickerson
Categories Desserts Cakes Spice Cake Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C). Grease and lightly flour one 8 inch square baking pan.
- Cream shortening and sugar until light. Add the egg and molasses and beat thoroughly.
- Sift together the flour, salt, baking soda, ground ginger, and ground cinnamon.
- Bring water to a boil and add alternately with flour mixture to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 235.5 mg, Sugar 16 g
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Amin Ullah
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe. The cookies are bland and tasteless.
Nadiya Begum
[email protected]These gingerbread cookies are just okay. They're not as flavorful as I was hoping.
Churchchel Lope
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Saadi Arain
[email protected]These gingerbread cookies are a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of ginger next time.
Anne Antwiwaah
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of gingerbread, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The cookies are soft and chewy, with just the right amount of spice. I'll definitely be making these again.
Ahmet Hajiyoow
[email protected]These gingerbread cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make. I love the way the spices fill the house with a warm, inviting aroma.
Bhimagouda Patil
[email protected]I made these gingerbread cookies for my holiday party and they were a huge hit! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the way the spices warm up the house when they're baking.
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[email protected]These gingerbread cookies are amazing! They're so soft and flavorful. I love the combination of spices, and the molasses gives them a wonderful depth of flavor. I'll definitely be making these again.
Makoro Mabu
[email protected]I've tried many gingerbread recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are perfectly spiced and have a lovely chewy texture. I also love the addition of molasses, which gives them a rich, deep flavor.
Xor Awa
[email protected]This gingerbread recipe is a real winner! It's easy to follow, and the results are delicious. The cookies are soft and chewy, with just the right amount of spice. I've made them several times now, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.