CHRISTMAS GINGERBREAD COOKIES

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Adapted from An Edible Christmas. These are soft, tender cookies. They can be frosted, but do not have to be. I like them with royal icing. The yield will depend on how large you make them. Time does not include time for dough to chill.

Provided by Chocolatl

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup unsulfured molasses
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Sift flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda and salt together. Set aside.
  • Beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in molasses and egg.
  • Gradually add flour mixture to make a soft dough.
  • Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours, or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • On a lightly floured board, roll dough out to about 1/4" thickness. Do not roll too thin.
  • Cut out shapes with cookie cutters.
  • Place on lightly greased baking sheets.
  • Bake for about 8 minutes, or until just firm when pressed. Do not overbake.
  • Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet.
  • Remove and place on racks to finish cooling.
  • Frost if desired. (Optional.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1143, Fat 33.9, SaturatedFat 20.3, Cholesterol 143.3, Sodium 742.6, Carbohydrate 196.4, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 82.9, Protein 15.6

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