Kahlua Gingerbread Cutouts ⋆

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening, softened
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 tablespoons Kahlua
• 2-1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 pound powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup Kahlua
• 3 tablespoons shortening, softened
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons light corn syrup
• food coloring (optional)