Cut Out Gingerbread Cookies
Tried and true! Great for any holiday treat!
INGREDIENTS
Butter (very soft) 1 cup
White Sugar 1 cup
In largest bowl cream together on high speed Butter & Sugar
Egg Large 1
Dark Molasses 1 cup
Apple Vinegar 2 Tbsp
Add to Large bowl mixture egg first on medium speed
Combine the following in a separate bowl, Sift and THEN add slowly to the largest bowl on slow speed until all combined
Flour (all-purpose) 5 cups
Baking Soda 1 ½ teas
Salt 1 teas
Ginger 2 teas
Cinnamon 2 teas
Ground Cloves 1 teas
Chill 2 to 3 hours (very important makes dough easier to roll
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DIRECTIONS:
Preheat Oven to 375 degrees
Roll 1/8-1/4 thick on a floured counter or board & cut into shapes
Place on greased cookie sheets or on parchment (I recommend parchment)
Bake at 375 for about 10 minutes. Check often! Take out cookies when they have risen and are easily removed from sheets.
Frost as desired (I recommend Royal Icing)