Gingerbread Cut Out Cookies

These soft gingerbread cookies are easy to cut into any shape and so yummy!

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/gingerbread-cut-out-cookies • Posted by Easybaked

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!

You will need

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

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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!

Instructions

1. Cream together butter and sugar.

2. Beat in egg, molasses and vinegar.

3. Blend in sifted dry ingredients.

4. Chill 2-3 hours (this is important– the dough is very easy to roll after chilling)

5. Roll 1/8 inch to 1/4 inch thick on a floured counter or board and cut into shapes.

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.