In mixer bowl, cream butter, sugar and eggs. Stir in flour and salt, mixing until blended. Stir in raisins and ginger. Chill dough.
Roll out to 1/8-inch thickness on floured board; cut into desired shapes with sharp-edged cookie cutters. Space 1-inch apart on greased baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg white; sprinkle with additional granulated sugar, or decorate with colored sugars, dragées, candied fruits and nuts. Bake in 350°F oven 12 to 15 minutes, until golden. Cool 2 to 3 minutes on pan; remove to rack to cool completely.
Note: An additional 1/2 cup of California raisins and 1 tablespoon powdered ginger may be substituted for the candied ginger.
Ingredients
Directions
In mixer bowl, cream butter, sugar and eggs. Stir in flour and salt, mixing until blended. Stir in raisins and ginger. Chill dough.
Roll out to 1/8-inch thickness on floured board; cut into desired shapes with sharp-edged cookie cutters. Space 1-inch apart on greased baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg white; sprinkle with additional granulated sugar, or decorate with colored sugars, dragées, candied fruits and nuts. Bake in 350°F oven 12 to 15 minutes, until golden. Cool 2 to 3 minutes on pan; remove to rack to cool completely.
Note: An additional 1/2 cup of California raisins and 1 tablespoon powdered ginger may be substituted for the candied ginger.