Flavored with molasses
and seasoned with an assortment of spices these cookies can be
shaped to your hearts content...Have fun!
Christmas
Ornament Cookies
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/3 cup molasses
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
In a large bowl, with
an electric mixer at medium speed, cream together butter, brown
sugar, and sugar; beat until light and fluffy. Add egg and molasses;
mix well.
Preheat oven to 375°F.
In a bowl combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger
and nutmeg; mix well and add to creamed mixture. Refrigerate
until dough hardens, about 1 hour.
Using part of the dough
at a time, roll out 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
Cut into shapes with cookie cutters. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes;
remove from oven. Cool on a wire rack and decorate as desired.
