Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Butterscotch Flavor Instant Pudding
  • 2 eggs
  • 2-1/2 cups flour
  • 1-1/2 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1-1/2 cups red colored sugar
  • 1 container (7 oz.) white decorating icing

Method

  • Beat butter, brown sugar and dry pudding mix in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Blend in eggs.
  • Mix all remaining ingredients except colored sugar and icing.
  • Gradually add to pudding mixture, beating well after each addition.
  • Refrigerate 15 min.
  • Heat oven to 350F.
  • Place dough between 2 sheets of parchment or waxed paper; roll to 1/4-inch thickness.
  • Cut into mitten shapes with 3- to 4-inch cookie cutter, rerolling dough scraps as necessary.
  • Place, 2 inches apart, on baking sheets sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 10 to 12 min.
  • or until edges are lightly browned.
  • Let stand on baking sheets 3 min.
  • ; remove to wire racks.
  • Cool completely.
  • Decorate with colored sugar and icing.