Melissa'S Gingerbread Cookies

1. 1

   Place molasses, sugar, ginger, and cinnamon in a double boiler over medium. When the sugar has melted, add the baking soda and stir. When the mixture bubbles up, remove from heat.

2. 2

   Place butter in a large mixing bowl. Add the hot molasses mixture and stir well. Let mixture cool to about 90F., then add the egg. Gradually add the flour, 1 c. at a time, while beating.

3. 3

   Preheat oven to 325 and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

4. 4

   Roll out dough and cut with cookie cutters

5. 5

   Bake for 15 mins or so.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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