Gingerbread Cookies in a Jar

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 gingerbread boy-shaped cookie cutter

Use a clean 1 quart jar and press each layer down firmly. Put in half of the flour along with the baking powder and baking soda. Add the spices and the remaining flour. Add the brown sugar last. Tie a ribbon around the top of the jar and attach the cookie cutter and the directions below.

Attach these directions to the jar:
Gingerbread Cookies
Empty jar of cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly. Mix in 1/2 cup softened butter, 3/4 cup molasses and 1 egg. Mix until completely blended. Cover and refrigerate 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll dough to 1/4 inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Cut into shapes. Place cookies on lightly greased cookie sheet about 2" apart. Bake 10 to 15 minutes. Decorate with icing.

Note: Yield depends on how big your cookie cutters are. It makes approximately 60 3-inch cookies.

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Reviews of Gingerbread Cookies in a Jar:

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  Alanna in Living in China  Dec 17, 2009
Would make this again.
I had a hard time with the dough. It was extremely sticky. I had to add about a cup more of flour to keep it from sticking to the table and cookie cutters. Overall, they were easy to make and I would make them again. They are yummy cookies! five stars

  A cookie baker in atlantis  Nov 30, 2009
Would make this again.
I liek em! five stars

  Baker of cookies  Nov 18, 2009
Would make this again.
they were ok i guess three stars

  A cookie baker  Nov 13, 2009
Would make this again.
Best Gingerbread cookies ever! five stars

  siera in maine  Oct 19, 2009
Would make this again.
i love these cookies! they make great gifts and are a warm surprise for your children. I love them and everyone ive made them for tell me they do to do. =] try them! there good! five stars

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