"Easy Baking"

Show 35

Catherine Evans - Culinary Instructor

Gingerbread Cookies

Ingredients:
1) 1/2 cup butter
2) 1/2 cup sugar
3) 1/2 cup molasses
4) 1 egg
5) 1 teaspoon vinegar
6) 1 teaspoon powdered ginger
7) 1 teaspoon cinnamon
8) 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
9) 2 1/2 cups flour

Preparation:
1) Cream butter, sugar and molasses. Beat in egg and vinegar.
2) Mix in spices and baking soda. Add flour.
3) Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes or overnight if there is time!
4) Roll and bake at 375 degrees for 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly
browned. Cool and decorate.

Royal Icing

Ingredients:
1) 2 tablespoons meringue powder
2) 1/4 cup water -
(or use 2 to 3 egg whites instead of meringue powder and water)
3) About 2 cups confectioners' sugar

Preparation:
1) Mix meringue powder and water (or use egg whites).
2) Add confectioners' sugar to desired consistency.
3) Stir until smooth and shiny.
4) Keep a damp cloth over the icing to keep it from drying.
5) Color as desired. Use to decorate cookies.

Good Eating!!!

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