Reviewed: Dec. 17, 2011

Don't know what I'm doing wrong but I simply can't fit all the ingredients into a quart jar. I've been pushing it down like crazy but it just won't work. Too bad! They smell delicious and it looks like a great gift.

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Mamalisa

Reviewed: Feb. 28, 2011

This was a great gift for a friend at Christmas, but you need a really big jar to fit all the dry ingredients in. From the picture the jar doesn't look that big, but I had to use 2 big spaghetti jars.

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Nicola Olsen

Reviewed: Dec. 21, 2010

As is, this recipe does NOT fit in a quart sized jar. There are more than 4.5 C's of ingredients to fit into a 4 C jar, sadly, I didn't realize that until it was too late. My pretty gift-jars come with an extra baggie of 1/2 C flour/spice mixture! So, adjust the recipe/servings accordingly. I baked them first to see if they were yummy and, with the other reviewers suggestions they were! Soft and chewy, the way I like my gingerbread. Adjustments made: -halved all spices except cinnamon -added 1 TBSP of vinegar

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Beth

Reviewed: Nov. 2, 2010

Great idea

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christmaszorro

Reviewed: Dec. 17, 2007

My family loves the crunch and snap of gingerbread. These cookies have become a holiday must have. Halve all of the spices except for cinnamon. Can be made without allspice in a pinch.

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Melissa Black

Reviewed: Dec. 13, 2007

I made a batch for my family and I did add the 1 Tablespoon of vinegar as was recommended and they came out perfect… so I then proceeded to make 12 more jars for Christmas gifts. They are amazing! I handed them out yesterday, and I’ve already received five phone calls asking for the specifications to the measurements so more could be made. I compressed everything when measuring and added the flour mixtures in the jar about a ½ cup at a time, and there was plenty of room to spare at the top. Just be sure to watch them in the oven, and check on them... for ours, they were done in aproximately 9-10 minutes. Also, if you are making many jars of this recipe, as I did, I found that about four jars takes up roughly one 5 pound bag of flour (with about 1-1/2 C left over) and roughly one 2 pound bag of brown sugar.

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Audrey

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Corvallis, Oregon, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 12, 2007

This is my 3rd year making these cookies. At Christmas time, this recipes has become my speciality cookie. Everyone will request I make them a batch. I place two cookies in a cookie bag and decorate with ribbon. I even have gingerbread parties--the kids and adults like decorating them. What a way to give instead of gift buying!!!

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Tami

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Morehead, Kentucky, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 20, 2006

I found this to be a wonderful recipe. It is true that the cookies come out a littel hard. I baked mine for seven minnutes. They soften up nicily if you put frosting on them and let them sit for a while. It is also helpful to use the suggested changes from the other reviewers.

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Talia

Reviewed: Dec. 15, 2006

My 4 year old loved the taste of these cookies. My house smelt wonderful. They were a little difficult to cut out for children since the dough split very easily. I will make them again if I can't find a recipe that tastes as good but holds together a little better.

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beannay

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, USA

Living In: Fairbanks, Alaska, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 28, 2005

The dough was a little harder to work with than hoped, but the taste and smell of these soft cookies are fantastic! For perfect softness, cover with a cloth as they cool until just warm. Then transfer to zipper lock bags or airtight container with a slice of apple.

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