Gingerbread Cutouts (Cookie Exchange Quantity)

Gingerbread Cutouts (Cookie Exchange Quantity)
285 min.
100
81kcal

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Get ready to spread some holiday cheer with these delightful Gingerbread Cutouts! Perfect for cookie exchanges, festive gatherings, or simply indulging your sweet tooth, these cookies are a classic treat that everyone will love. With their warm spices and rich molasses flavor, they evoke the cozy spirit of the season, making them a must-bake for any holiday celebration.

What sets these gingerbread cookies apart is not just their delicious taste, but also their versatility. You can cut them into fun shapes, from traditional gingerbread men to whimsical stars and snowflakes, allowing you to unleash your creativity. Once baked to perfection, they provide a soft and chewy texture that melts in your mouth, making them irresistible.

And let’s not forget about the frosting! The smooth, sweet topping adds a beautiful finishing touch, transforming each cookie into a festive masterpiece. Whether you’re decorating with friends or enjoying a quiet afternoon in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to bring joy and warmth to your home.

So gather your loved ones, roll up your sleeves, and dive into the delightful world of gingerbread baking. With a yield of 100 cookies, there’s plenty to share, making these Gingerbread Cutouts the perfect addition to your holiday traditions!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons baking soda 
  • cup brown sugar packed
  • 1.5 cups blackstrap molasses dark
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon ground allspice 
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • teaspoon ground cloves 
  • teaspoons ground ginger 
  • tablespoons half and half 
  • cups powdered sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup shortening 
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • 0.7 cup water cold

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • wire rack

Directions

  1. In large bowl, stir together brown sugar, shortening, molasses and water. Stir in remaining cookie ingredients. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  2. Heat oven to 350F. Lightly grease cookie sheet. On floured surface, roll dough 1/8 inch thick.
  3. Cut with floured gingerbread cutter or other favorite shaped cutter.
  4. Place about 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.
  5. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until no indentation remains when touched (for a softer, chewier cookie, bake 8 to 10 minutes).
  6. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  7. In large bowl, stir together all frosting ingredients until smooth and spreadable. Decorate cookies with frosting.

Nutrition Facts

Calories81kcal
Protein4.59%
Fat9.56%
Carbs85.85%

Properties

Glycemic Index
1.39
Glycemic Load
6.49
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.1004347815786%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:80.97kcal
4.05%
Fat:0.87g
1.33%
Saturated Fat:0.24g
1.5%
Carbohydrates:17.51g
5.84%
Net Carbohydrates:17.25g
6.27%
Sugar:10.67g
11.85%
Cholesterol:0.26mg
0.09%
Sodium:36.92mg
1.61%
Alcohol:0.01g
100%
Alcohol %:0.07%
100%
Protein:0.94g
1.87%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.41%
Selenium:3.97µg
5.67%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.75%
Folate:16.08µg
4.02%
Iron:0.68mg
3.76%
Magnesium:14.63mg
3.66%
Vitamin B3:0.57mg
2.86%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.7%
Potassium:88.27mg
2.52%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.97%
Copper:0.04mg
1.97%
Calcium:14.92mg
1.49%
Phosphorus:11.94mg
1.19%
Fiber:0.26g
1.05%