Gingerbread Snowflake Cookies

Dairy Free
Health score
15%
Gingerbread Snowflake Cookies
45 min.
8
828kcal

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Get ready to embrace the festive spirit with these delightful Gingerbread Snowflake Cookies! Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family nights, these cookies are not only visually stunning but also packed with the warm, spicy flavors that define the season. Imagine the aroma of ginger, cinnamon, and allspice wafting through your kitchen as you bake these charming treats. The best part? They are completely dairy-free, making them a great option for those with dietary restrictions.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these cookies to share with friends and family. Each cookie is a canvas for your creativity, allowing you to cut intricate snowflake designs and decorate them with a beautiful royal icing. Whether you choose to keep them simple or add a sprinkle of sparkling sugar for that extra festive touch, these cookies are sure to impress.

Not only are they delicious, but they also offer a fun baking experience that everyone can enjoy. Gather your loved ones, roll up your sleeves, and dive into the joy of cookie decorating. These Gingerbread Snowflake Cookies are more than just a dessert; they are a celebration of the season, bringing warmth and sweetness to your holiday festivities. So, preheat your oven and let the holiday baking begin!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda 
  • cup butter softened
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice 
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon 
  • 1.5 tablespoons ground ginger 
  • servings chocolate icing 
  • cup blackstrap molasses 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • cup sugar 
  • 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • blender
  • cookie cutter
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. Beat butter and sugar at medium speed with a mixer until fluffy.
  2. Stir together 1/4 cup water and soda until dissolved; stir in molasses.
  3. Combine flour and next 4 ingredients.
  4. Add to butter mixture alternately with molasses mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Shape mixture into a ball; cover and chill 1 hour.
  5. Roll to 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
  6. Cut with a 7 1/2-inch snowflake cookie cutter.
  7. Place 2 inches apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
  8. Cut out designs in snowflakes using 1/4- to 1/2-inch cutters, and remove.
  9. Bake at 350 for 12 to 15 minutes.
  10. Remove to wire racks to cool.
  11. Spoon icing into a small heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag. Snip a tiny hole in 1 corner of bag; pipe around edges of cookies.
  12. Sprinkle icing with sugar, if desired.
  13. Note: Sparkling sugar can be found at cake decorating and kitchen shops.

Nutrition Facts

Calories828kcal
Protein4.04%
Fat30.57%
Carbs65.39%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.51
Glycemic Load
82.62
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
19.847391133723%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:828.24kcal
41.41%
Fat:28.32g
43.57%
Saturated Fat:5.73g
35.8%
Carbohydrates:136.32g
45.44%
Net Carbohydrates:133.85g
48.67%
Sugar:74.34g
82.6%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:615.12mg
26.74%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.43g
16.86%
Manganese:1.56mg
77.99%
Selenium:34.7µg
49.57%
Vitamin B1:0.64mg
42.46%
Folate:145.68µg
36.42%
Iron:5.9mg
32.76%
Magnesium:122.74mg
30.68%
Vitamin B2:0.49mg
28.73%
Vitamin B3:5.17mg
25.86%
Potassium:735.87mg
21.02%
Vitamin A:1017.04IU
20.34%
Copper:0.33mg
16.36%
Vitamin B6:0.33mg
16.29%
Calcium:113.6mg
11.36%
Phosphorus:110.96mg
11.1%
Fiber:2.47g
9.87%
Vitamin E:1.36mg
9.09%
Vitamin B5:0.73mg
7.26%
Zinc:0.73mg
4.9%
Vitamin K:4µg
3.81%
Source:My Recipes