Shortcut Gingerbread Cookie Dough

I had never made gingerbread before. For some reason... I really wanted to make it even though I am not a huge gingerbread fan. I didn't want anything too complicated though... so I searched the internet for recipes and found this one... turned out pretty good!


Ingredients:

1 package spice cake mix
1/2 cup all purpose flour
2 large room temperature eggs
1/3 cup oil
1/3 cup molasses
2 teaspoons ground ginger


Directions:

In a large bowl, combine spice cake mix, 1/2 cup all purpose flour, 2 large eggs, 1/3 cup oil, 1/3 cup molasses, and 2 teaspoons ginger, mixing well. The mixture will be soft. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 2 hours.

Heat over to 375 degrees. Cut parchment paper to fit your baking pans. Roll the dough directly on the parchment paper (but not on the pan)

Using pattern pieces or cookie cuttersm cut out leaving a 3-inch space between pieces. Lift the parchment paper by opposite corners and place on the baking pans.

Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges just start to brown. Cool completely on baking pan before removing. Decorate cookies or use the pieces to build a house.