Soft Ginger Cutouts

Name: Soft Ginger Cutouts
Ingredients: 1-1/3 cups butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 1 cup molasses; 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons vinegar; 6 cups all-purpose flour; 4 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt

11 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1-1/3 cups butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup molasses
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons vinegar
6 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the molasses, water and vinegar. Combine the flour, soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with molasses mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.
2

On a heavily floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
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4

Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.