Gingerbread Cutouts

Name: Gingerbread Cutouts
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup dark corn syrup; 1 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 teaspoon cider vinegar; 5 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; Red Hots candies

9 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
Red Hots candies

Directions

1

In a large saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, corn syrup and spices; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and cool to lukewarm. Stir in eggs and vinegar. Combine the flour and baking soda; stir into sugar mixture to form a soft dough. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or until easy to handle.
2

On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. gingerbread man cookie cutter. Place on greased
3

. Use Red Hots for eyes and buttons. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.