Soft Gingerbread Cookies

Soft Gingerbread Cookies

Recipe By : Sandy's Recipe Journal
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup sugar
1 cup butter
1 cup molasses
6 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
pinch ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk -- soured

Cream together sugar, butter and molasses. Sift together flour, soda, spices and salt. Add flour mixture alternately with soured milk to creamed mixture. Mix well. Chill. Roll out on lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thick. Cut into shapes using cookie cutters of choice. Place gently on lightly greased cookie sheets. bake at 400 F. for 10 to 15 minutes. Cool on racks and decorate, if desired.

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NOTES : Sometimes I roll dough alittle thicker for puffier cookies. These are delicious and a holiday tradition for the grandkids....they get to decorate them. I put a clean white sheet over my dining room table, put candy sprinkles, raisins, small bowls of icing, and lots of cookie cutters in the center of the table. Then I portion out the dough, and let them roll it out and I bake them. I did this with my children when they were young, now their children and I hope someday my great-grandchildren. We play Christmas music and have alot of fun together. Makes alot.