ELLI LUCA

Dear Readers, Thanks for all of your support in 2014.  There is a new project in the works which will be revealed in the new year. I hope you all have a magnificent Christmas and that coming year will be a happy one for all of us. Make the most of the holidays and in addition to looking after your family, look after yourself too. May the best of your past be the worst of your future. Peace & Love Elle

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Mayonnaise Spaghetti Sauce Tomato Sauce Hollandaise Sauce 

INGREDIENTS 1 cup butter or margarine 1 cup sugar 1 cup Brer Rabbit" Molasses (either Green or Gold label) 1 tbsp. vinegar 1 egg, beaten 4 to 5 cups sifted all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp ground-ginger 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. salt METHOD Heat butter (or margarine). sugar and molasses in saucepan to boiling. Let cool, then add vinegar and egg. Sift dry ingredients together. Stir into molasses mixture; mix well. Chill overnight. Roll 1/3rd chilled dough on well-floured board to 1/8 inch thickness (keep remaining dough in refrigerator until needed). Cut with floured cookie cutter or pattern. Place on greased cookie sheet about 1 inch apart. Bake at 3500 for 10-12 minutes. Transfer to wire racks; cool. Makes approximately 3 dozen medium size cut-outs. Decorate with Easy Confectioners Sugar Frosting. (below) Easy Confectioners Sugar Frosting Blend 2 cups sifted confectioners sugar and 2, tablespoons milk. Add food coloring as desired.