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This recipe makes '''crispy gingerbread cookies''' that are used for gingerbread men. To keep the cookies crisp, store them in an air-tight container. | This recipe makes '''crispy gingerbread cookies''' that are used for gingerbread men. To keep the cookies crisp, store them in an air-tight container. | ||
==Ingredients== | ==Ingredients== | ||
| − | *2/3 [[ | + | *2/3 [[Cup|cup]] (~160g) packed light [[Brown Sugar|brown sugar]] |
| − | *2/3 cup (~160g) [[ | + | *2/3 cup (~160g) [[Molasses|molasses]] |
| − | *1 [[ | + | *1 [[Teaspoon|teaspoon]] [[Ginger|ginger]] |
| − | *1 teaspoon [[ | + | *1 teaspoon [[Cinnamon|cinnamon]] |
| − | *1/2 teaspoon [[ | + | *1/2 teaspoon [[Salt|salt]] |
| − | *1 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 [[ | + | *1 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 [[Tablespoon|tablespoon]]) [[Baking Soda|baking soda]] |
| − | *2/3 cup (~160g) [[ | + | *2/3 cup (~160g) [[Butter|butter]] |
| − | *1 [[ | + | *1 [[Egg|egg]] |
| − | *4 cups (1 [[ | + | *4 cups (1 [[Quart|quart]]) [[Flour|flour]] |
==Procedure== | ==Procedure== | ||
| − | #Put sugar, molasses, spices and salt into large [[ | + | #Put sugar, molasses, spices and salt into large [[Saucepan|saucepan]]. |
| − | #Bring to [[ | + | #Bring to [[Boil|boil]] and remove from heat. |
#Add the baking soda and butter and stir until butter melts. | #Add the baking soda and butter and stir until butter melts. | ||
#Quickly stir in egg, and then add flour. Mix well. | #Quickly stir in egg, and then add flour. Mix well. | ||
#Chill for several hours until firm enough to roll. | #Chill for several hours until firm enough to roll. | ||
| − | #Preheat oven to [[ | + | #Preheat oven to [[Oven Temperatures|325°F]] (170°C) |
#Roll out until thin on lightly floured surface. | #Roll out until thin on lightly floured surface. | ||
| − | #Cut with [[ | + | #Cut with [[Cookie Cutter|cookie cutters]] and place on [[Cookie Sheet|cookie sheet]] sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. |
| − | #Cook for about 15 minutes at [[ | + | #Cook for about 15 minutes at [[Oven Temperatures|325°F]] (170°C) and cool on racks. |
| − | #Cookies can be decorated with [[ | + | #Cookies can be decorated with [[Royal Icing|royal icing]]. |
| − | [[Category:Dessert | + | [[Category:Dessert Recipes|Crispy Gingerbread Cookies]] |
| − | [[Category:Cookie | + | [[Category:Cookie Recipes|Crispy Gingerbread Cookies]] |
| − | [[Category:Ginger | + | [[Category:Ginger Recipes|Crispy Gingerbread Cookies]] |
| − | [[Category:Featured | + | [[Category:Featured Recipes]] |
[[Category:Recipes with metric units|{{PAGENAME}}]] | [[Category:Recipes with metric units|{{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:08, 9 May 2012
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| Category: | Cookie recipes |
| Servings: | 5 1/2 dozen 4 1/2 inch cookies |
| Time: | prep: 15 minutes baking: 15 minutes |
| Difficulty: |  |
| Desserts
This recipe makes crispy gingerbread cookies that are used for gingerbread men. To keep the cookies crisp, store them in an air-tight container.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup (~160g) packed light brown sugar
- 2/3 cup (~160g) molasses
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 tablespoon) baking soda
- 2/3 cup (~160g) butter
- 1 egg
- 4 cups (1 quart) flour
Procedure
- Put sugar, molasses, spices and salt into large saucepan.
- Bring to boil and remove from heat.
- Add the baking soda and butter and stir until butter melts.
- Quickly stir in egg, and then add flour. Mix well.
- Chill for several hours until firm enough to roll.
- Preheat oven to 325°F (170°C)
- Roll out until thin on lightly floured surface.
- Cut with cookie cutters and place on cookie sheet sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
- Cook for about 15 minutes at 325°F (170°C) and cool on racks.
- Cookies can be decorated with royal icing.
