Crisp Gingerbread Cutouts Recipe

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 egg
• 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Details

Servings 54
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses and egg. Combine the dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture and mix well (dough will be soft). Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters and place on greased baking sheets.
Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 4-1/2 dozen.