Directions:
- Melt shortening in small saucepan over low heat.
- Remove from heat; stir in brown sugar, molasses and corn syrup.
- Set aside; cool.
- Place 1 1/2 cups flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon and cloves in large bowl; stir to combine.
- Beat in shortening mixture.
- Gradually beat in remaining 1/4 cup flour to form stiff dough.
- Knead dough on lightly floured surface, adding more flour if too sticky.
- Form dough into 2 discs; wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease cookie sheets; set aside.
- Working with 1 disc at a time, roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 1/16-inch thickness.
- Cut dough with floured 2 3/8-inch cookie cutter.
- (If dough becomes too soft, refrigerate several minutes before continuing.) Gently press dough trimmings together; reroll and cut out more cookies.
- Place cutouts 1/2-inch apart on prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake 8 minutes or until firm and lightly browned.
- Remove cookies to wire racks; cool completely.
- Place small strips of cardboard or parchment paper over cookies; dust with sifted powdered sugar.
- Carefully remove cardboard.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 554.44 Kcal (2321 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 157.65 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 17.52g | 27% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 439.32mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 411.33mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbs | 94.93g | 32% | |
| Sugars | 49.43g | 198% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.13g | 9% | |
| Protein | 5.92g | 12% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 77.4mg | 8% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 400.43 Kcal (1677 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 113.86 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 12.65g | 27% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 317.28mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 297.07mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbs | 68.56g | 32% | |
| Sugars | 35.7g | 198% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.54g | 9% | |
| Protein | 4.28g | 12% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 55.9mg | 8% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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