Light Ginger Cookies

Name: Light Ginger Cookies
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup shortening; 3/4 cup light brown sugar; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger; 1/2 teaspoon allspice or 1/2 teaspoon clove; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons molasses; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons cornstarch

13 ingredients

1 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ginger
1/2 teaspoon allspice or 1/2 teaspoon clove
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
2 tablespoons molasses
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch

Directions

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["Beat the butter, shortening, sugars, baking powder, spices and salt until light and fluffy.", "Add the egg and molasses and beat well.", "Mix about half the flour into the butter mixture.", "When well combined add the cornstarch and the remaining flour.", "Divide in half and wrap well.", "Chill for 1 hour or longer for easier rolling.", "Roll dough to 1/8\" to 1/4\"" thick on a flour dusted work surface and cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters.""