What's an easy idiot proof gingerbread cookie recipe???

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What's an easy idiot proof gingerbread cookie recipe???

That doesn't use shortening

asked by cress25 over 5 years ago

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Amanda Hesser

Amanda is a co-founder of Food52.

added over 5 years ago

The good news is that gingerbread is forgiving. Martha Stewart has a good one. I'll look it up and post the link for you tomorrow morning.

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java&foam

added over 5 years ago

saw it was urgent. amanda was right that there are no shortening in martha's version. just good ol' butter.

http://www.marthastewart...

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gt9

added over 5 years ago

Smitten kitchen has a great one Just made yesterday to great review.
I will post the link later. Idiot proof but delicious

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gt9

added over 5 years ago

http://smittenkitchen.com...

If you still need a good recipe for ginger snaps.

cress25

added over 5 years ago

Thanks a ton everyone
Martha didn't fail me

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