Striped Ginger Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Have ready cookie sheets but do not grease them.
2. 2
   In a medium bowl, combine the sugar cookie dough and 2 tablespoons flour.
3. 3
   Combine and stir till well-mixed.
4. 4
   In another medium bowl, combine gingerbread cookie dough with the remaining 2 tablespoons flour.
5. 5
   Combine and stir until well- mixed.
6. 6
   Shape both doughs into one-inch balls.
7. 7
   To shape cookies, roll one ball of each dough into a 4-inch long rope.
8. 8
   Lay ropes side by side.
9. 9
   Then twist and roll the ropes together to make an 8-inch long rope.
10. 10
    Cut each 8-inch rope into 6 pieces.
11. 11
    Place pieces on ungreased cookie sheets.
12. 12
    Repeat with remaining balls of dough.
13. 13
    Bake 6-8 minutes or until edges are set.
14. 14
    Transfer cookies to wire racks and let cool completely.
15. 15
    To store: Layer cookies between sheets of waxed paper in airtight container.
16. 16
    Cover.
17. 17
    Store at room temperature for 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.