Christmastime


When I was in California a few years ago I literally had one hour to spare, and with that hour, I went to Hollywood to visit and photograph Patsy Cline's Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

In honor of my exciting visit to Patsy's Star, I once again present my recipe for Ginny~Bread Stars. After baking and allowing to cool, since it's Christmas, why not decorate with festive holiday colors or wrap each cooled cookie in thin gold foil, available at food speciality shops.

Ginny~bread Star Cookies

You'll Need:

  • 1 cup Crisco
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 2 tbs. vinegar
  • 5 cups flour ~ sifted
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. all spice or ground cloves

    In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in the egg, molasses, and vinegar. Sift together dry ingredients and blend into creamed mixture. Chill for about 3 hours. Roll dough on lightly floured surface to 1/8 inch thick. Cut in star shapes. Place 1 inch apart on cookie sheet. Bake at 375F for 5 to 6 minutes. Do not overbake. Cool briefly on cookie sheet and then remove to rack. Allow to cool before decorating with icing.

    Makes 4 - 5 dozen cookies

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