Ginger Bread Cookie Recipe

Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 3 tablespoons molasses
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions for the recipe:

1. Cream the butter, shortening and the sugar together. Add the egg, vanilla and molasses and mix until well-blended.
2. Add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, ground cloves and salt, mixing until well combined. Use a wooden spoon if your mixer can't handle it.
3. Transfer the dough to an airtight container and chill for 2-3 hours.
4. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
5. Lightly flour a surface and roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thick.  
6. Use cookie cuttersto cut out the dough in Gingerbread Men or other shapes
7. Place cookies 1″ apart on greased cookie sheets.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookies are light brown along the edges.