SOFT GINGER CUTOUTS

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I can still remember the wonderful aroma of spices wafting through our house while Mom baked these timeless cookies. They have a soft texture that melts in your mouth.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 10 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 149mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Wiseman Akasa
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These cookies were delicious! I made them for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit. They were soft and chewy, with just the right amount of spice.


Sheekhcali yuusuf
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These cookies were easy to make and turned out great! I used a gingerbread cookie cutter and they were perfect for Christmas.


Hassen Haimida
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These cookies were amazing! I used a star cookie cutter and they were perfect for Christmas. They were soft and chewy, with a nice molasses flavor.


Ernest ocran
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These cookies were a little too soft for my taste, but they were still very good. I think I would add a little more flour next time to make them a little more firm.


Sonjit Bormon
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These cookies were delicious! I made them for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit. They were soft and chewy, with just the right amount of spice.


Khang Khan
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These cookies were easy to make and turned out great! I used a gingerbread cookie cutter and they were perfect for Christmas.


White Star
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These cookies were amazing! I used a star cookie cutter and they were perfect for Christmas. They were soft and chewy, with a nice molasses flavor.


Nandiika sylivia
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These cookies were a little too soft for my taste, but they were still very good. I think I would add a little more flour next time to make them a little more firm.


Shazia Arif
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These cookies were delicious! I made them for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit. They were soft and chewy, with just the right amount of spice.


Chaudhary Ahmed
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These cookies were easy to make and turned out great! I used a gingerbread cookie cutter and they were perfect for Christmas.


Crooks Lennie
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These cookies were amazing! I used a star cookie cutter and they were perfect for Christmas. They were soft and chewy, with a nice molasses flavor.


Veronica Pizzelanti
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These cookies were a little too soft for my taste, but they were still very good. I think I would add a little more flour next time to make them a little more firm.


Pagal larki
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These cookies were delicious! I made them for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit. They were soft and chewy, with just the right amount of spice.


Chudaryu Chudary
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These cookies were easy to make and turned out great! I used a gingerbread cookie cutter and they were perfect for Christmas.


Zakari Dahiru
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These cookies were amazing! I used a star cookie cutter and they were perfect for Christmas. They were soft and chewy, with a nice molasses flavor.


Shahnaj Nahar
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These cookies were a little too soft for my taste, but they were still very good. I think I would add a little more flour next time to make them a little more firm.


Nkalubo Henryvick
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These cookies were easy to make and turned out great! I used a gingerbread cookie cutter and they were perfect for Christmas. They were soft and chewy, with a nice molasses flavor.


Mian Hashaam
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These cookies were delicious! I made them for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit. They were soft and chewy, with just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making these again.


Mahbubhosen Jihad
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These soft ginger cutouts were a hit with my family and friends! They were so easy to make and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making these again soon.