Gingerbread Cookies

These gingerbread cookies are awesome. They are soft and not too strong and kids like them! --Elnora


1c. margarine
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1 c. molasses
3 eggs
3 1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 Tbsp. vinegar
1/2 c. sour cream
2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp ginger
6 c. flour

Blend margarine, brown sugar, molasses and eggs together. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Put the flour in last. Add enough flour to make a soft dough. Roll out dough on floured counter to about 1/4 inch thick and cut out with cookie cutters. Put onto cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes. Allow to cool then decorate with icing. Store in air tight container to maintain softness. (I also like mine a little plump so probably go a little thicker than 1/4 inch).

These cookies freeze really well. After they have cooled completely, you can place unfrosted cookies in freezer bags with waxed paper in between layers and place in the freezer. Then when you are ready to have a decorating party, just pull out the desired amount and you are good to go.