Lemon Ginger Cutouts

Name: Lemon Ginger Cutouts
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 2/3 cup packed brown sugar; 2/3 cup light corn syrup; 1/3 cup honey; 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 to 2 tablespoons water; Colored sugar, optional

13 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup light corn syrup
1/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons water
Colored sugar, optional

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add corn syrup, honey and lemon peel. Combine the flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and ginger; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.
2

Divide dough into fourths. On a lightly floured surface, roll one portion to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut into desired shapes with floured 2-in. cookie cutters. Place 2 in. apart on greased
3

. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Repeat with remaining dough.
4

For frosting, in a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and enough water to achieve desired consistency. Spread over cookies. Sprinkle with colored sugar if desired.