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fall 2020/winter 2021
This year, we've all learned how precious time with family is. Make sweet
treats and memories together this holiday, and truly treasure the present.
Delicious Christmas Desserts
Recipe courtesy of Bernice Baran
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 10-12 minutes
Yield: 24 cookies
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted
butter, softened
1/2 cup C&H® Dark Brown Sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup molasses
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
In large bowl of electric mixer fitted
with paddle attachment, cream butter
and sugar about 2 minutes on medium
speed until light and fluffy. Add egg and
molasses; mix until well incorporated.
In separate bowl, whisk flour, baking
soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg
and cloves. Use mixer on low speed to
add to butter mixture until combined
and dough is formed.
Divide dough in half, wrap with
plastic film and refrigerate for at least
1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350 F and line
baking sheets with parchment paper.
Flour clean work surface. Roll dough
1/8-1/4 inches thick. Cut out shapes
with desired cookie cutters.
Transfer cookies to lined baking
sheets and bake 10-12 minutes, or until
firm. Let cookies cool on baking sheets
2-3 minutes then transfer to cooling
rack. Cool completely.
Decorate cookies with royal icing or
canned icing, sprinkles, mini M&Ms and
other candies.
Visit chsugar.com to find other delicious
recipes perfect for entertaining and
celebrating with family throughout the
year. Courtesy of Family Features.
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