Receta Aunt Martha's Gingerbread Cookies
Festive Gingerbread Cookies decorated with Royal Icing are always a hit at Christmas. I love this recipe because the dough is cooked on the stove and makes the house smell good during the holidays.
Tiempo de Prep: | German |
Tiempo para Cocinar: | Raciónes: 50 Cookies |
Va Bien Con: Royal Icing for Cut Out Cookies
Ingredientes
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Direcciones
- In large pot, mix sugar, butter, molasses, and spices.
- Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm.
- When cooled, add eggs and vinegar. Mix well.
- In large bowl, blend flour and baking soda with whisk.
- Add flour and baking soda to molasses mixture, and mix to a smooth dough.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight until firm.
- Roll dough in portions on floured board to 1/8" thick for small cookies, and 1/4" thick for large cookies. Use cookie cutters to cut desired shapes.
- Bake on ungreased cookie sheets at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes, until edges begin to brown.
- Remove cookies to rack to cool completely before decorating.
- Note: Cookies will harden as they cool.
- Frost with Royal Icing and sprinkle with decorations.