Ginger Cutouts

11 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 c. shortening
  • 1 c. molasses
  • 1/2 c. boiling water
  • 2 tsp. soda
  • 3 1/2 c. flour (part whole wheat)
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ginger
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 c. dark brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. cloves
  • 1 tsp. allspice

Directions

  1. 1
    Melt shortening and mix with molasses and brown sugar until sugar dissolves.
  2. 2
    Add soda to boiling water and add to first mixture.
  3. 3
    Sift dry ingredients.
  4. 4
    Beat well.
  5. 5
    Add enough flour to make a stiff dough.
  6. 6
    Cover and refrigerate.
  7. 7
    Let age several days. Roll out 1/4-inch thick.
  8. 8
    Cut out and decorate as desired.
  9. 9
    Bake 10 minutes at 400°.
  10. 10
    Watch carefully.

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