Nauvoo (Scovil Bakery) Gingerbread Cookies |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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This is the recipe of the old fashioned gingerbread cookies given as part of the tour for the Scovil Bakery in Old Nauvoo. The cookies freeze well and are softer and more flavorful after freezing. Ingredients:
1 cup sugar |
1 cup sorghum or 1 cup molasses |
3/4 cup oil or 3/4 cup lard |
1/2 cup hot water |
2 eggs |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
2 teaspoons cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
2 teaspoons ginger |
6 -7 cups white flour |
2 eggs |
Directions:
1. Combine sugar, sorghum and oil. Rinse sorghum from cup with hot water.
2. Add 2 eggs.
3. Mix together the following: soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and flour.
4. Combine the two mixtures.
5. Refrigerate dough overnight.
6. Roll out and cut with cookie cutter.
7. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.
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