Groundhog Cookies
Source of Recipe
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List of Ingredients
Groundhog Cookies
2 Cups sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. powdered ginger
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 Cup butter, softened
1 Cup sugar
1/2 Cup molasses
1 egg yolk
1 egg, slightly beaten
currants or cut up raisinsRecipe
Sift together the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, ginger, cloves and cinnamon.
Set aside.
In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy.
Blend in the molasses and egg yolk.
Gradually stir in the flour mixture and mix well.
Form into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator.
Preheat oven to 350°.
Place small amounts of dough on a sheet of plastic wrap and cover with plastic wrap, leaving the dough you aren't using in the fridge until you need it.
Roll the dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
Cut out the cookies using a lightly-floured cookie cutter.
Place the cookies on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet.
Brush with the slightly beaten egg.
Decorate with currant or raisin eyes.
Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes.
Let cool slightly before removing from the cookie sheet.
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