ginger cookies

How To Make ginger cookies

• 1

  In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and spices.
• 2

  In a medium bowl, cream butter and sugar together, then add egg, molasses, salt and orange rind.
• 3

  Mix well and stir into dry ingredients.
• 4

  Form dough into a ball shape and wrap in plastic wrap and chill overnight.
• 5

  Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• 6

  Roll out to 1/4-inch thick on floured surface.
• 7

  Cut into desired shapes and place shapes unto ungreased cookie sheets and bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes until lightly browned around edges.
• 8

  Transfer to wire racks to cool.
• 9

  Note: Dough will keep up to one week, refrigerated and cookies can be stored up to 3 weeks in cookie tins.
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