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Gingerbread Cookies I

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"This is a wonderful recipe from Colonial Williamsburg."
Gingerbread Cookies I Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 92 times with an average star rating of 4.3
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  12 Min
READY IN  1 Hr
Original recipe yield 5 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 cup margarine, melted
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup unsulfured molasses
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the sugar, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda. Mix in the melted margarine, evaporated milk, molasses, vanilla, and lemon extracts. Stir in the flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. The dough should be stiff enough to handle without sticking to fingers. If necessary, increase flour by up to 1/2 cup to prevent sticking.
  3. When the dough is smooth, roll it out to 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface, and cut into cookies. Place cookies on the prepared cookie sheets.
  4. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. The cookies are done when the top springs back when touched. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.32 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 24, 2003 by JULIATINVIRGINIA 
I thought this recipe produced great gingerbread cookies - and the quantity was large enough... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.32 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 29, 2003 by EMPATHY44 
These are delicious! I find that cookie tastes are subjective and what is the "ultimate... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.32 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 9, 2005 by Shelley 
This was a good recipe. I've never made gingerbread before and found this to be an easy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.32 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 23, 2006 by sandy 
WOW...we LOVE this recipe. I chilled the dough for 1/2 hr. before rolling and also added the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.32 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 3, 2003 by ALEX HOLOD 
This recipe resulted in cookies that are very stiff. While other people say the cookies are... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.32 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 19, 2006 by traci bakopoulos 
I thought this recipe was perfect. However, I added twice the spices to mine since some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.32 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 10, 2003 by TTROJEK 
I've tried many gingerbread recipes (including mom's) and found Mary's to be the best. It is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.32 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 4, 2006 by cookies 
This is a great recipe. I've used this recipe for 18 years now....wonderful!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.32 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 16, 2007 by Robin 
I ended up having to add a LOT of extra flour to get these to a workable state. I also only... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.32 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 20, 2006 by Deirdre 
Delicious, soft, chewy and moist. I also did not have lemon extract; I used imitation almond... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Gingerbread Cookies I

Servings Per Recipe: 60

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 87

  • Total Fat: 3.1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 88mg
  • Total Carbs: 13.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.3g
  • Protein: 0.9g

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