Grandmas Gingerbread Cut-Out Cookies Recipe

Name: Grandmas Gingerbread Cut-Out Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup water boiling; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup brown sugar packed; 1/2 cup molasses; 3 cups flour, all-purpose sifted; 1 tablespoon baking soda; 1 tablespoon salt; 1/2 tablespoon ginger ground; 1/2 tablespoon nutmeg; ⅛ tablespoon cloves

Servings: persons

1/4 cup water boiling
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar packed
1/2 cup molasses
3 cups flour, all-purpose sifted
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 tablespoon ginger ground
1/2 tablespoon nutmeg
⅛ tablespoon cloves

1
Place the butter in a medium mixing bowl.
2
Pour boiling water over the butter.
3
Allow the butter to melt.
4
Add the brown sugar and molasses, mixing well.
5
Sift the dry ingredients together.
6
Add to the molasses mixture, stirring until completely blended.
7
Chill.
8
(Chilling overnight allows the seasonings to blend.
9
Wrap in plastic wrap to do this.)
10
Roll out dough on floured board to 1/4-inch thickness.
11
Cut with cookie cutters.
12
Place on greased cookie sheets.
13
Bake in preheated 375-degree oven for about 10 minutes.
14
Remove from the cookie sheet and cool on a rack.
15
Frost and decorate as desired.
16
Yield: about 4 dozen cookies depending on the size of the cutter.
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(Original recipe is from Christmas Cookies, Wisconsin Electric Power Company (1961).

770

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup water boiling, 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar packed, 1/2 cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Grandmas Gingerbread Cut-Out Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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