Gingerbread Cut-Outs

Name: Gingerbread Cut-Outs
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 each eggs; 2 teaspoons ginger; 1 cup molasses; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 tablespoons vinegar; 1 teaspoon cloves ground; 5 cups flour, all-purpose; 2 each egg whites; 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 1/4 cup corn syrup, light; 1 x food coloring assorted colors

15 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

1 cup butter
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 each eggs
2 teaspoons ginger
1 cup molasses
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon cloves ground
5 cups flour, all-purpose
2 each egg whites
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup corn syrup, light
1 x food coloring assorted colors

Directions

1

Cream butter; add sugar gradually.
2

Beat in egg, molasses and vinegar.
3

Blend in sifted dry ingredients.
4

Chill.
5

Roll 18 to 1/4 inch thick on floured surface, and cut into desired shapes.
6

Place on greased cookie sheets; decorate before baking, or frost when cool with Decorating Frosting.
7

Bake at 375F (190C) F 5 to 15 minutes, depending on size and thickness of cookie.
8

FROSTING: Beat egg whites until they hold a soft peak.
9

Add sugar gradually, and beat until sugar is dissolved, and frosting stands in peaks.
10

Add syrup, and beat 1 minute.
11

Divide frosting into small portions.
12

Color each amount as desired with food colors.
13

Add a few drops of water if thinner frosting is needed.
14

Keep well covered when not in use.