Gingerbread Cutouts

Dairy Free
Health score
4%
Gingerbread Cutouts
160 min.
10
453kcal

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Get ready to fill your kitchen with the warm, inviting aroma of freshly baked Gingerbread Cutouts! This delightful recipe is perfect for the holiday season or any time you want to indulge in a sweet treat that’s both fun to make and delicious to eat. With its rich blend of spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, these cookies are sure to evoke memories of cozy winter nights and festive gatherings.

What makes this recipe even more appealing is that it’s dairy-free, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions or anyone looking to enjoy a lighter version of a classic favorite. The combination of molasses and granulated sugar creates a beautifully balanced sweetness, while the addition of cardamom adds a unique twist that will have your taste buds dancing.

Whether you’re baking with family, hosting a holiday party, or simply treating yourself, these Gingerbread Cutouts are not only easy to make but also a joy to decorate. Use your favorite cookie cutters to create charming shapes, and let your creativity shine with colorful sprinkles and candies. With a total preparation time of just over two hours, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the process and share the love with friends and family. So roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and let’s get baking!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons baking soda 
  • cup butter softened
  •  eggs 
  • 3.3 cups flour all-purpose gold medal®
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cardamom 
  • teaspoons ground cinnamon 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves 
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground ginger 
  • tablespoons blackstrap molasses 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • cookie cutter

Directions

  1. Beat granulated sugar, butter and molasses in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon, until well mixed. Beat in egg and water until blended. Stir in flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt, cardamom and cloves. Cover and refrigerate about 1 hour or until firm.
  2. Heat oven to 350°F.
  3. Roll 1/3 of dough at a time on floured surface to 1/8­inch thickness. (Keep remaining dough refrigerated until ready to roll.)
  4. Cut with floured 2 1/2­inch gingerbread boy or girl cookie cutters.
  5. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Decorate with currants or candies.
  6. Sprinkle with colored sugar.
  7. Bake 6 to 7 minutes or until set.
  8. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack; cool.

Nutrition Facts

Calories453kcal
Protein4.38%
Fat37.77%
Carbs57.85%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.91
Glycemic Load
45.35
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
8.6934782438304%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:452.86kcal
22.64%
Fat:19.23g
29.58%
Saturated Fat:4.01g
25.04%
Carbohydrates:66.27g
22.09%
Net Carbohydrates:64.86g
23.58%
Sugar:34.57g
38.41%
Cholesterol:16.37mg
5.46%
Sodium:559.36mg
24.32%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.01g
10.03%
Manganese:0.63mg
31.47%
Selenium:16.56µg
23.66%
Vitamin B1:0.33mg
21.73%
Folate:76.73µg
19.18%
Vitamin A:837.17IU
16.74%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
13.89%
Iron:2.38mg
13.22%
Vitamin B3:2.5mg
12.5%
Magnesium:26.07mg
6.52%
Phosphorus:60.71mg
6.07%
Fiber:1.41g
5.65%
Vitamin E:0.79mg
5.28%
Copper:0.1mg
4.86%
Potassium:155.12mg
4.43%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.54%
Calcium:33.49mg
3.35%
Vitamin B5:0.32mg
3.16%
Zinc:0.39mg
2.6%
Vitamin B12:0.06µg
1.03%