These are often shaped into many kinds of shapes, especially pigs.
type: refrigerator, formed makes: 2 dozen 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup light molasses 1/2 cup butter 1/2 tablespoon ginger 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon cloves 1 egg, beaten 1/2 tablespoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon salt 2-1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour In a saucepan, heat sugar, molasses, butter, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Gently bring to a boil, stirring constantly, then immediately move from the heat. Let cool. Whisk eggs, baking soda, and salt into molasses mixture. Re-sift flour into batter. Shape dough into 2 logs, about 8" long. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight. Preheat oven to 350F. Slice logs into thin circles, about 1/8" thick. Place cookies on ungreased cookies sheets about 2" apart. Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to wire racks to cool. Reviews Prissy in Florida Great!! Cut them real thin and they will drive everyone nuts. The kids ate them all before I could store them. |
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