Gingerbread Cut-outs

By Julie_Bahun

Heidi bakes these ever Christmas. Dough freezes well.

Ingredients

• 5 cups flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 cup molasses
• 2 tablespoons vinegar

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a medium bowl, combine flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt.
2. In mixing bowl, beat shortening for 30 seconds. Add sugar; beat until fluffy. Add egg, molasses and vinegar; beat well. Mix in the flour mixture.
3. Divide dough into thirds. Cover and chill about 3 hours (over night works best).
4. Cut out with cookie cutter or roll into pretzels.
5. BAake in a 375 degree oven 5-6 minutes. Cool on cookie sheet for 1-2 minutes, then remove. Enjoy!!!