Gingerbread Girls

Name: Gingerbread Girls
Ingredients: 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar; 1/2 cup molasses; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup raisins (optional); 1/4 cup red cinnamon candies (optional); Candy decorations* (optional)

15 ingredients

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Ingredients

1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
1/4 cup red cinnamon candies (optional)
Candy decorations* (optional)

Directions

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["Combine first 7 ingredients in a 3-qt. saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove pan from heat; stir in baking soda. Transfer to a mixing bowl. Add butter and egg, beating at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually stir in flour and salt, beating just until blended.", "Shape dough into a ball, and divide in half. Flatten each half into a round disk; wrap each in plastic wrap, and chill at least 1 hour or until firm.", "Line several large baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll out dough, 1 section at a time, to 1/4\" thickness on a floured surface. Cut into gingerbread girl shapes (we used a 5 1/2\"" cookie cutter from www.rochowcutters.com). Reroll trimmings to make additional cookies. Place cutouts 1/2\"" apart on prepared baking sheets.""