Nauvoo Gingerbread Cookies Recipe
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Nauvoo Gingerbread Cookies

By: Michael Wynkoop  
"A delicious gingerbread cookie from historic Nauvoo, Illinois. These used to be made by Mormon pioneers in the 1840's"

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Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 3/4 cup lard
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 2 eggs
  • 6 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the sugar, molasses, and lard until smooth. Rinse molasses out of the measuring cup with hot water. Stir in eggs. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and ginger; stir into the batter to make a soft dough. Add more flour if needed. Cover the bowl and refrigerate dough for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place cookies onto ungreased baking sheets.
  3. Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cookies appear dry in the center.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 83 | Total Fat: 2.4g | Cholesterol: 8mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2006 by LBEB 
Now ... I've never been a big fan of Gingerbread, as a general rule. I tolerated it! As... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2005 by SUGARPLUMSCOOKIES Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I've put off trying this recipe. Not sure why, but that was a big mistake. This is the best... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2006 by KELLYKELLY5 
I love these cookies! They stay soft forever. The dough is easy to work with and has a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2006 by Emily 
Wonderful! Super easy recipe. The dough has great texture and is fun to work with. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2004 by SHELLEY HITE 
THis recipe was wonderful, it took a long itme to make, but it turned out the cutest little... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2008 by Pam-3BoysMama Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
This is the only gingerbread cookie recipe I will ever need again! If you want a nice soft,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2007 by crfisch Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
very nice gingerbread cookie. I made the dough two days before we rolled them out, and it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2004 by MISSGINGERBREAD 
this was great! downside: took very long time to make! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2004 by WILLORA 
This is a delicious gingerbread cookie recipe and so neat to have a recipe that's been a part... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2007 by Kate Hanson 
These cookies were the BEST gingerbread cookies I have ever tasted!!! Soft, chewy, delightful,... MORE

 
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