Name: Xmas Gingerbread Biscuits
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Cuisine: Dessert, Christmas
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

Posted on

25 November 2012

by

ewfood

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

1

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
2

Stir in remaining ingredients
3

Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours
4

Heat oven to 350°F
5

Grease a baking sheet lightly
6

On a floured surface, roll the mixture till it is about 1/4 inch thick
7

Cut with floured gingerbread cutter or other shaped cutters
8

Place the gingerbread cutouts about 2 inches apart on a baking sheet
9

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until no mark remains when touched
10

When ready remove from the baking sheet to a cooling rack straight away
11

Cool completely- which should take about 30 minutes
12

In medium bowl, mix powdered sugar, vanilla and cream until the frosting is smooth and spreadable
13

Add food colour if desired
14

Frost cookies using the topping mix- you can get creative at this point!