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Ingredients
| granulated sugar: 1 cup |
| molasses: 1 cup |
| water: 1/2 cup |
| vegetable oil: 1/3 cup |
| eggs: 1 |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 5 1/2 cups |
| baking soda: 1 Tbl |
| cream of tartar: 1 Tbl |
| ground ginger: 1 Tbl |
| ground cinnamon: 1 tsp |
Decorative Ginger Cookies
Credit: Food.com
User rating:
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Prep Time
45 min -
Cook Time
10 min -
Servings
4 serving(s)
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- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, molasses, water, oil and egg.
- Combine flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, ginger and cinnamon; add to molasses mixture and beat until combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
- On a well floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8th" thickness. Cut with floured cookie cutters of your choice.
- Using a floured spatula, place the cookies 1 inch apart on greased baking sheets.
- If cookies will be hung, usea a plastic straw to make a hole about 1/2 inch from the top of each.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
- Use straw to reoped holes.
- Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
- Decorate with frosting if desired. Let dry completely.
- Thread ribbon through holes.
- Times do not reflect chilling time.