OLD-FASHIONED WILLIAMSBURG GINGERBREAD COOKIES

1 bite from these biscuits brings back a lot of memories from my youth! At Williamsburg, I have spent quite a bit as a Virginian, and it is one of my preferred pieces of our nation.

Besides the spirit, the music, along with the Christmas decorations, I remember looking ahead to the gingerbread biscuits from the Raleigh Tavern Bakery and the Cream of Peanut Soup in the King's Arms Tavern. Oh, that gingerbread is a treat!

Have a step back in time using a holiday treat! These very simple and tasty Old-Fashioned Williamsburg Gingerbread Cookies are adored for centuries -- and you will discover why!

Dessert, course Cookies
Cuisine Southern
Keyword Christmas cookies
Cook Time 7 min
Complete Time 27 minutes
Servings 38 biscuits
Calories 138 kcal

ingredients

1. 2 tsp ginger
2. 1 tsp nutmeg
3. 1 teaspoon cinnamon
4. 1 teaspoon salt
5. 1 cup molasses
6. 4 cups sifted

Directions

1. Spray cookie sheets with parchment. Put aside.
2. Add ginger, sugar, peppermint, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda in a bowl that is large. Mix on low speed until blended.
3. Add evaporated milk, softened butter, and molasses. Mix blended, the liquid does not splash from the bowl, beginning on the rate. Gradually increase the speed until the butter and sugar are creamed together and smooth.
4. Place back and add the flour 1 cup at a time, stirring until the flour is incorporated.
5. The dough ought to be stiff enough sticking with your fingers to manage if it's still sticky and soft, add around 1/2 cup flour.
6. After the dough is smooth, roll it out -inch depth on a surface that is really well-floured. Use a round biscuit cutter or a cookie cutter to cut on the gingerbread. I used a round biscuit cutter.
7. Put shapes on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden.
8. Allow cookies to cool before moving them to a wire rack to cool.
9. I use.
10. These cookies will keep for 1 week in an airtight container
11. You can suspend these biscuits, make a large batch and freeze some for later
12. Permit the biscuits to cool completely before storing
13. Wrap the biscuits and foil before freezing
14. Feel free to decorate these cookies with icing and sprinkles, like some baking
15. Cut these biscuits into different shapes man, hearts, stars or other contours that are festive 

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