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GINGERBREAD COOKIES




Source of Recipe


On the back of a Betty Crocker instant mashed potato box


Recipe Introduction


An unusual, but clever use of leftover mashed potatoes, you'll like these cookies


List of Ingredients




1 c. molasses
1/2 c. margarine or butter
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. mashed potatoes
1/2 c. sour milk
4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. ginger
2 tsp. cinnamon

Recipe



Heat molasses. Add margarine or butter. Cool slowly and add sugar, potatoes and sour milk. Mix and sift 2 cups flour with other dry ingredients. Add enough more of flour as necessary. Chill 1 hour or more covered. Roll ¼ inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters. Bake about 15 minutes at 350 degrees.