Ingredients
1 c. dark molasses
1/2 c. light brown sugar
1/2 c. granulated sugar
4 tsp ground ginger
4 tsp ground cinnamon
3/4 Tbsp baking soda
1 c. unsalted butter (room temp)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
6 c. all purpose flour
Royal Icing
1 c. sifted icing sugar
1 lg. egg white
food coloring
Preparation
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. 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. Preheat oven to 325 and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll out dough and cut with cookie cutters Bake for 15 mins or so.
