EASY CHOCOLATE GINGERBREAD CUTOUTS

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I have many wonderful memories making these chocolaty cookies with my family during the Christmas season. -Debbie Rowe, Lexington, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large eggs
1/3 cup canola oil
1/3 cup molasses
1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
Baking cocoa
Raisins
Vanilla frosting and Red-Hots

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat eggs, oil and molasses until well blended. In another bowl, whisk cake mix, flour and ginger; gradually beat into egg mixture., Shape dough into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 3-4 hours or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-1/2-in. gingerbread man cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Press raisins into cookies for eyes., Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Decorate with frosting and candies as desired.

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