Molasses Cutouts Recipe

Name: Molasses Cutouts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup shortening; 1-1/4 cups sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 tablespoons buttermilk; 2 tablespoons molasses; 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; Optional decorations: confectioners' sugar icing, colored sugar, sprinkles and nonpareils

Servings: persons

2/3 cup shortening
1-1/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons buttermilk
2 tablespoons molasses
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
Optional decorations: confectioners' sugar icing, colored sugar, sprinkles and nonpareils

1
In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, buttermilk and molasses. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, ginger and cloves; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
2
Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm enough to roll.
3
Preheat oven to 375u00b0. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on greased
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5
Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Decorate as desired.
6
Freeze undecorated cookies in freezer containers. To use, thaw in covered containers and decorate as desired.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup shortening, 1-1/4 cups sugar, 2 large eggs, 2 tablespoons buttermilk, and more.

Yes, Molasses Cutouts falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Molasses Cutouts

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