Well I already know several of you have snagged this recipe from me & it has now become a family tradition in your home, as well as mine!
This is without a doubt the best gingerbread cookie recipe there is.
I have had a few different ones, but this one tops them all.
I can't really explain it.
They just do.
Really, you must try them!!!!
And make them with your kiddos~ they will love it!
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Kid Tested Gingerbread Cookies
1 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup boiling water
1/2 cup margarine, softened
1/4 cup cooking molasses
2 cups flour (plus approx 1 more cup)
Place sugar, spices, baking soda & margarine in a large bowl.
Stir in water until sugar is dissolved & butter is fairly melted.
Stir quickly!
Add first 2 cups flour & knead with hands, adding little bits from the 1 remaining cup of flour as needed.
You can be a bit generous as often times this dough will be a bit sticky.
When dough becomes stiff enough, place half of dough on a lightly floured surface & roll out to about 1/4 inch thickness.
Use a floured cookie cutter to cut out shapes.
Place on a greased baking sheet & bake at 300F for 15 minutes, or perhaps a minute or two longer if they don't seem quite done.
Makes around 34 medium cookies.
These look just like my grandmother used to make, she used raisins for decorating! I canntaste them now!,
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