Showing posts with label Jill Wirth. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jill Wirth. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Jill's Christmas Cut-Out Cookies

I didn't realize that there were other cut-out recipes until I had Jill's. I'd always just had my mom's. So when I tasted Jill's that were thicker and softer, I was amazed ... and I love them! 

Jill's Christmas Cut-Outs

1/2 cup Margarine
3/4 cup Sugar
1 Egg
1/2 tsp Vanilla
1 3/4 cup Flour
1/4 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 tsp Baking Powder
2 - 3 Tbsp Milk

Mix first four ingredients and then gradually add dry ingredients. Add milk. Chill until firm.

Roll to 1/4" thickness on a floured surface. Bake at 350 degrees for 6 - 8 minutes on a greased cookie sheet. Cool and then frost with a buttercream frosting.



Friday, December 9, 2011

Gingerbread Men

These are the best gingerbread cookies EVER ... thanks to Jill Wirth for sharing!

Gingerbread Men

1 cup Shortening
1 cup Sugar
1 Egg
1 cup Molasses (dark)
2 Tbsp. Vinegar
5 cups Flour
1 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 tsp Salt
2 - 3 tsp ground Ginger
1 tsp Cinnamon
1 tsp ground Cloves

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Cream shortening and sugar and then beat in egg, molasses, and vinegar. Blend in dry ingredients. Chill 3 hours. Roll dough out to about 1/4" thick on lightly floured surface. Cut out shapes and placed on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 5 - 6 minutes. Cool slightly and remove to rack. Decorate as desired!