A fun activity for the whole family, simply decorate as desired. Punch a hole out before baking and hang as tree ornaments!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Servings: 3dozen cookies
Ingredients
2/3c.vegetable shortening
1/2c.granulated sugar
1/2c.molasses
1egg
3c.all-purpose flour
1tsp.baking soda
1tsp.ground cinnamon
1tsp.ground ginger
1tsp.ground cloves
1/2tsp.salt
1/2tsp.ground nutmeg
Confectioner's sugar icing
Red hot candies and chocolate chipsfor decorating
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. Add molasses and egg, mix well.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, salt and nutmeg, gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Divide dough in half. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a 4-inch cookie cutter dipped in flour. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets.
Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks to cool. Decorate as desired.