ROD 4/18/2006 Stained Glass Day Stained Glass Ginger Cookies
Source of Recipe
Marla
Recipe Introduction
The earliest known stained glass windows were made during the 9th century in France.
They developed as art around the Christian church - especially during the years
1100 - 1300 with the Gothic building of great cathedrals. The windows were forms
of spiritual expression. They also told a story in images - very important since
few people during medieval times could read.
List of Ingredients
ROD 4/18/2006 Stained Glass Day Stained Glass Ginger Cookies
Stained Glass Ginger Cookies
3/4 cup dark molasses
6 ounces unsalted butter
1 egg, slightly beaten
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
2 8-ounce bags of sour-ball candies, assorted colors
Recipe
Combine the molasses and butter in a medium-size saucepan and heat slowly over low
heat until butter is melted. Cool slightly and blend in the egg. In a large bowl
sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ginger. Add the brown
sugar and stir well. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the
molasses mixture. Mix until well blended. The dough will be slightly sticky. Gather
into a large ball, wrap in plastic, then in aluminum foil, and chill for 2 hours,
until stiff enough to roll without sticking.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Remove dough from the refrigerator and let it rest
for 10 minutes. Line 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil. On a lightly floured surface,
roll out the dough 1/4 inch thick. Using a cookie cutter or mold as your guide,
cut out a shape from the center of the cookie. Be careful not to cut too close to
the edges or the cookie will break. Place the cookies on the lined baking sheet.
Gather up scraps, re-roll, and cut, always working with chilled dough.
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