Gingerbread

from the kitchen of Tracey McCarthy

• cookie
• dessert

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 3/4 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp ginger
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice

Steps

1. Cream shortening and brown sugar. Add egg.
2. Add molasses and water.
3. Combine dry: flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and ground allspice.
4. Chill.
5. Roll 1/8" thick.
6. Bake at 350 F for 8-10 minutes.