Molasses Spice Cutouts

Name: Molasses Spice Cutouts
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 1 cup light molasses; 1/2 cup cold coffee; 6 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 envelope unflavored gelatin; 3/4 cup cold water; 3/4 cup sugar; 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Colored sugar; Decorator icing, optional

17 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup light molasses
1/2 cup cold coffee
6 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
3/4 cup cold water
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Colored sugar
Decorator icing, optional

Directions

1

In a bowl, cream butter and sugar; beat in molasses and coffee. Stir together flour, baking soda, salt and spices; add to molasses mixture and mix well. Chill dough 1-2 hours or until easy to handle. If needed, add a little additional flour before rolling. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with holiday cutters dipped in flour. Place on ungreased
2

. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes. Cool on wire racks.
3

For icing if desired combine gelatin and water in a small saucepan. Let stand for 5 minutes to soften. Add sugar. Heat and stir over very low heat until the gelatin and sugar dissolve. Transfer to a bowl. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until foamy. Add baking powder and vanilla; beat until very thick, about 10 minutes.
4

Frost cookies by inverting them and quickly swirling the tops in the icing; decorate with colored sugar. For traditional gingerbread men, use decorator icing to add features as desired.