My great-grandmother made these, and the tradition was passed down in the family—without a written recipe! My mother would always start them the day after Thanksgiving, which was exciting for us kids, as we knew Christmas wasn’t far off. They are easy to decorate with family; my grandchildren always look forward to them.—Elaine Phelps, Cornell, Wisconsin
Grandma’s Christmas Spice Cutouts
Ingredients
- 2 cups molasses
- 2 cups dark corn syrup
- 1/2 cup shortening, melted
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 10 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon powdered star anise
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Dash salt
Directions
- Combine the first 5 ingredients. Whisk together remaining ingredients; add to molasses mixture and mix well. Refrigerate, covered, 3 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut into desired shapes with floured 2-in. cookie cutters; place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake until set, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
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