Molasses Spice Cutouts

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 1 cup light molasses
• 1/2 cup cold coffee
• 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
• 3/4 cup cold water
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Colored sugar
• Decorator icing, optional

1. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar; beat in molasses and coffee. Stir together flour, baking soda, salt and spices; add to molasses mixture and mix well. Chill dough 1-2 hours or until easy to handle. If needed, add a little additional flour before rolling. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with holiday cutters dipped in flour. Place on ungreased
2. . Bake at 350u0b0 for 12-15 minutes. Cool on wire racks.
3. For icing if desired combine gelatin and water in a small saucepan. Let stand for 5 minutes to soften. Add sugar. Heat and stir over very low heat until the gelatin and sugar dissolve. Transfer to a bowl. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until foamy. Add baking powder and vanilla; beat until very thick, about 10 minutes.
4. Frost cookies by inverting them and quickly swirling the tops in the icing; decorate with colored sugar. For traditional gingerbread men, use decorator icing to add features as desired.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/molasses-spice-cutouts/ (may not work)