Gingerbread Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. Gold Medal all-purpose flour
1/4 c. (1/2 stick) margarine or melted butter
1/2 c. hot water
2 pouches gingerbread mix

Preparation

Heat oven to 375\u00b0.
Mix the gingerbread mix with the flour, margarine and hot water in a large bowl.
Stir with a spoon until dough is formed.
Divide dough in half.
Place one half on floured cloth-covered surface.
Roll dough 1/8 inch thick; cut with floured cookie cutter.
Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 6 to 9 minutes or until edges are firm (do not overbake).
Cool 1 minute before removing from cookie sheet.
Cool completely before frosting or decorating.
Store in airtight container.