Crispy Gingerbread Cookies

==Info==
Cook Time: 40 minutes prep, 15 minutes baking
Serves: 65
==Ingredients==
* 2/3 cup (~160g) packed light brown sugar 
* 2/3 cup (~160g) molasses 
* 1 teaspoon ginger 
* 1 teaspoon cinnamon 
* 1/2 teaspoon salt 
* 1 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 tablespoon) baking soda 
* 2/3 cup (~160g) butter 
* 1 egg 
* 4 cups (1 quart) flour 
==Directions==
# Put sugar, molasses, spices and salt into large saucepan. 
# Bring to boil and remove from heat. 
# Add the baking soda and butter and stir until butter melts. 
# Quickly stir in egg, and then add flour. Mix well. 
# Chill for several hours until firm enough to roll. 
# Preheat oven to 325°F (170°C) 
# Roll out until thin on lightly floured surface. 
# Cut with cookie cutters and place on cookie sheet sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. 
# Cook for about 15 minutes at 325°F (170°C) and cool on racks. 
# Cookies can be decorated with royal icing. 
==Source==
*Crispy Gingerbread Cookies from the Wikibooks Cookbook—original source of recipe, licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License
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Category:Cookie Recipes