Gingerbread Cut Out Cookies
These soft gingerbread cookies are easy to cut into any shape and so yummy!
Posted by Easybaked
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These cookies are a family recipe from my grandmother. She made them for Christmas for years and they are a family favorite. These are soft and cake-like cookies. Top them with any icing and they are a perfect treat all year round!
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You Will Need (11 things)
- 1 cup Butter
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 cup Dark Molasses
- 2 tbsp Vinegar
- 5 cup All Purpose Flour
- 1 ½ tsp Baking Soda
- ½ tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Ground Ginger
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Ground Cloves
Steps (7 steps, 120 minutes)
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1
Cream together butter and sugar.
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2
Beat in egg, molasses and vinegar.
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3
Blend in sifted dry ingredients.
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4
Chill 2-3 hours (this is important– the dough is very easy to roll after chilling)
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5
Roll 1/8 inch to 1/4 inch thick on a floured counter or board and cut into shapes.
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6
Place on greased cookie sheets.
Bake at 375 degrees for about 10 minutes. Check often- take out when cookies have risen and are easily removed from sheet. -
7
Frost as desired. I used Royal Icing. If you want instructions and techniques for Royal Icing, visit my website: www.easybaked.net.