Soft Gingerbread Cut Out Cookies

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 2 tsp Ginger, ground

• Refrigerated

  • 1 Egg

• Condiments

  • 1 cup Molasses, dark

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
  • 1 tsp Cloves, ground
  • 5 cups Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Sugar

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp White vinegar

• Dairy

  • 1 cup Butter

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 cup dark molasses
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 5 cups flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

• Cream butter; add sugar gradually and beat until well combined.
• Beat in egg, molasses and vinegar.
• Blend in sifted dry ingredients.
• Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Working in sections, roll the dough ¼ inch thick on a floured surface; cut into desired shapes. Place on parchment lined baking sheets.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Repeat with remaining dough. Decorate with royal or buttercream icing.