Gingerbread Cookies

Here is that AMAZING gingerbread recipe. They are soft and super yummy! --Brooke Ericksen

1 c. butter flavor shortening

1 1/4 cups sugar

1 large egg

1 c. molasses

1/3 c. hot water

1 tsp. whole cloves

1 c. flour

1 1/2 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. ginger

1 TBS cinnamon

4 cups flour

Directions:

Place cloves in hot water, set aside.

Cream shortening and sugar

Add egg and beat

Add molasses and beat

Remove cloves from water, discard cloves

Add clove water & beat. *dough will look "curdled"

Add rest of the ingredients, except the last 4 cups flour, and beat. gradually beat in last 4 cups flour. 

Chill dough. 

Roll out to 1/4" thick (approx.)

Cut into shapes.

Place on un-greased cookie sheet. 

Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 min.  (do not over bake.) I baked for approx. 6 minutes