Posted on
25 November 2012
by
ewfood
Xmas Gingerbread Biscuits
Ingredients
1 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups dark molasses
2/3 cup cold water
7 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
Frosting
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 to 5 tablespoons light cream
Food colouring- if desired
Preparation
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Beat brown sugar, shortening, molasses and water with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with a spoon, until well mixed in a large bowl
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Stir in remaining ingredients
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Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours
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Heat oven to 350°F
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Grease a baking sheet lightly
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On a floured surface, roll the mixture till it is about 1/4 inch thick
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Cut with floured gingerbread cutter or other shaped cutters
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Place the gingerbread cutouts about 2 inches apart on a baking sheet
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Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until no mark remains when touched
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When ready remove from the baking sheet to a cooling rack straight away
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Cool completely- which should take about 30 minutes
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In medium bowl, mix powdered sugar, vanilla and cream until the frosting is smooth and spreadable
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Add food colour if desired
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Frost cookies using the topping mix- you can get creative at this point!
Cooks Note