Krusteaz Gingerbread Adaptation For Houses Or Cookies With Stevi Food

KRUSTEAZ GINGERBREAD ADAPTATION FOR HOUSES OR COOKIES WITH STEVI

Steps:

• add mix and dry ingredients in large tupperware or other bowl, stir well to blend.
• combine hot water with melted butter and add to the dry ingredients, stirring to mix into a stiff dough. refrigerate for at least an hour to make easier to handle. roll 1/4 thick and cut out house shapes or cookies. bake according to directions or at 350 about 20 min or until golden brown, if you want a ginger snap cookie, bake a little longer.

GINGERBREAD HOUSE COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in molasses and orange zest. Combine flour, baking soda, salt and spices; add to creamed mixture alternately with water, mixing well after each addition. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until easy to handle. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a 3-1/2-in. gingerbread house cookie cutter dipped in flour. If desired, create windows using very small cutters of various shapes. , Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. Use icing or frosting and food coloring to decorate cooled cookies as desired.