How to Make Gluten Free Gingerbread

1

In a large mixing bowl cream shortening and brown sugar well using an electric hand mixer.

2

Beat in an egg, fancy molasses and maple syrup.

3

Measure in some Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Baking Flour, ground ginger, baking soda, salt, ground cloves and cinnamon. 

4

Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until fully incorporated.  You may need to use hands at the end.

5

Divide the batter into two and make discs with each portion. Wrap the discs with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

6

Remove from fridge and roll each disc out between sheets of wax paper dusted with more gluten free flour. The dough should be about 1/4" thick.

7

Cut into desired shapes.  Can be used for houses or cookies. Transfer cut out dough to a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

8

Bake in a preheated 325F for 12-15 minutes.

9

Allow to cool on pan for about 10 minutes.

10

Transfer cookies to a cooling rack.

11

These cookies can be decorated if desired.

12

Serve.

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Enjoy!