Ginger Leaf Cutouts

Name: Ginger Leaf Cutouts
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1 cup molasses; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 5 cups all-purpose flour; 2-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon salt

11 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup molasses
2 tablespoons white vinegar
5 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Beat in molasses and vinegar. Combine the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
2

Divide dough into fourths. Wrap each portion in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 4 hours or until easy to handle.
3

On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of dough at a time to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with floured 3-in. leaf-shaped cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on greased
4

. With a sharp knife, score veins in leaves.
5

Bake at 375° for 6-8 minutes or until edges are firm and lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.