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Prep Time: 1 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 11 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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I got this terrific recipe from BHG. My daughter is such a picky eater and she LOVES these. Perfect for Christmas or to make anytime as a good cinnamon treat. Cooking time includes chill time. Ingredients:
3/4 cup butter, softened |
1/2 cup granulated sugar |
1/2 cup packed brown sugar |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger |
1 egg |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour |
2 tablespoons granulated sugar |
red and green minature candy coated semi-sweet chocolate piece |
frosting, if desired (i used store bought for bow etct) |
Directions:
1. In bowl, beat butter with electric mixer 30 seconds.
2. Beat in 1/2 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, 1/2 teaspoons of cinnamon, ginger, and 1/8 teaspoons salt until combined.
3. Beat in egg and vanilla until combined.
4. Beat in flour.
5. Divide dough in 1/2 and cover and chill about 1 hour or until easy to handle.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F.
7. Combine 2 TBS granulated sugar and remaining 1 tsp cinnamon.
8. On lightly floured surface, roll half dough at a time to 1/4 inch thickness.
9. Cut with 3 inch scalloped cookie cutter.
10. Cut out centers with 1 inch scalloped cutter.
11. Place cutouts on ungreased cookie sheet.
12. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. (I added a little red and green sugar too).
13. Press candy pieces into dough.
14. Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are firm and bottoms are lightly browned.
15. Cool for about 2 minutes on cookie sheet, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
16. Decorate with frosting if desired - I used store bought.
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