SPICED CUTOUTS

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Cardamom adds a nice subtle flavor to these spicy, crisp cookies. These treats are perfect for the holidays, but my family asks for them year-round.-Delisa Narr, West Bend, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield about 9 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon molasses
3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cardamom
2 teaspoons ground cloves
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; beat in egg and molasses. Combine the flour, spices and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with orange juice. Stir in zest. , On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/16-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in cookie cutter; place on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 350° for 6-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.