Cookbook:Crispy Gingerbread Cookies

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This recipe makes crispy gingerbread cookies that are used for gingerbread men. To keep the cookies crisp, store them in an air-tight container. They can be decorated with royal icing.

Ingredients

 * ⅔ cup (~160 g) packed light brown sugar
 * ⅔ cup (~160 g) molasses
 * 1 teaspoon ginger
 * 1 teaspoon cinnamon
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * 1 ½ teaspoon (½ tablespoon) baking soda
 * ⅔ cup (~160 g) butter
 * 1 egg
 * 4 cups (1 quart/ 500g) flour

Procedure

 * 1) Pour sugar, molasses, spices, and salt into large saucepan.
 * 2) Bring to boil and remove from heat.
 * 3) Add the baking soda and butter and stir until butter melts.
 * 4) Quickly stir in egg, and then add flour. Mix well.
 * 5) Chill for several hours until firm enough to roll.
 * 6) Preheat oven to 325 °F (170 °C).
 * 7) Roll out until thin on lightly-floured surface.
 * 8) Cut with cookie cutters and place on cookie sheet sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
 * 9) Bake for about 15 minutes at 325 °F (170 °C) and cool on racks.