Gingerbread Crisp Cutouts

Name: Gingerbread Crisp Cutouts
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup molasses; 1 large egg; 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

12 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 large egg
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses and egg. Combine the dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture and mix well (dough will be soft). Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
2

On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters and place on greased
3

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4

Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.