Gingerbread and Cookies. Two things that are well known traditions during the Christmas season. Try making some of these delicious cookies with the family for some great bonding time fun!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup dark molasses
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp Spice Islands Ground Ginger
• 1 tsp Spice Islands Ground Cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp Spice Islands Ground Nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• prepared icings for decorating, optional
• colored sprinkles for decorating, optional

Directions

• 1. Preheat oven to 350°F
• 2. Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and creamy. Beat in molasses. Combine flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda and salt in separate bowl. Beat into creamed mixture until just combined.
• 3. Form dough into ball. Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut out shapes.
• 4. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 10 to 13 minutes or until lightly browned on bottom. Cool 1 minute on sheet; remove cookies to wire rack to cool completely. Decorate as desired.