GRANDMA'S CHRISTMAS SPICE CUTOUTS

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My great-grandmother made these, and the tradition was passed down in the family-without a written recipe! My mother would always start them the day after Thanksgiving, which was exciting for us kids, as we knew Christmas wasn't far off. They are easy to decorate with family; my grandchildren always look forward to them.-Elaine Phelps, Cornell, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h30m

Yield about 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups molasses
2 cups dark corn syrup
1/2 cup shortening, melted
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon cold water
10 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon powdered star anise
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash salt

Steps:

Combine the first five ingredients. Whisk together remaining ingredients; add to molasses mixture and mix well. Refrigerate, covered, 3 hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut into desired shapes with floured 2-in. cookie cutters; place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake until set, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 47mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges