Grandma's Christmas Cookies

*note, added 12/22/2012 - with both recipes, add flour gradually.  Dough may become quite dry if too much flour is added.  We do not always use the full amount in the mix, but make up for it when rolling the dough.  Also, the dough rolls best after it has been refrigerated (at least 20 mins).


Gingerbread Boys ((or Girls))

Mix together-
1/3 c. shortening
1/3 c. brown sugar
1 egg
2/3 c. molasses

Add-
2 3/4 cups GF flour blend
2 tsp xanthan gum
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ginger

Bake at 375F for 8-10 minutes on greased cookie sheet.


Honey Cookies

Mix together-
1/3 c. shortening
1/3 c. white sugar
1 egg
2/3 c. honey

Add-
2 3/4 cups GF flour blend
2 tsp xanthan gum
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla

Bake at 375F for 8-10 minutes on greased cookie sheet.


Secret Icing Recipe

2 lbs. powdered sugar
1 stick Blue Bonnet margarine
1/2 cup water
1 tsp imitation vanilla
Beat together until smooth.
Ice and decorate cookies.  Set aside until icing is dry.
Cookies can then be stacked, separated by wax paper.