Holiday Ginger Cookies

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/3 cup canola oil
• 1 large egg
• 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons baking soda
• 3 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 3 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Plastic drinking straw
• Frosting of choice, optional
• Thin ribbon

1. In a large bowl, beat first five ingredients until blended. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and spices; beat into molasses mixture. Divide dough into four portions. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll.
2. Preheat oven to 375u0b0. On a well-floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 4-in. gingerbread man cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on greased
3. . Using a plastic straw, make two holes at the neckline, about 1/2 in. apart.
4. Bake until edges are lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. If necessary, reopen holes with straw. Remove cookies to wire racks; cool completely.
5. If desired, decorate cookies with frosting; let dry completely. Decorate or string cookies with ribbon.

sugar, molasses, water, canola oil, egg, flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, straw, frosting of choice

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/holiday-ginger-cookies/ (may not work)