Classic Gingerbread Cutouts Recipe

Name: Classic Gingerbread Cutouts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 2/3 cup molasses; 2 eggs; 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 pound confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar; 3 egg whites

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup molasses
2 eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pound confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
3 egg whites

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Stir in the molasses and eggs. Combine 1 1/2 cups of the flour, baking soda, salt, allspice, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger; beat into the molasses mixture. Gradually stir in the remaining flour by hand to form a stiff dough.
3
Divide dough into 2 pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
4
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
5
In a medium bowl, sift together confectioners' sugar and cream of tartar. Blend in egg whites. Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat for about 5 minutes, or until mixture is thick and stiff. Keep covered with a moist cloth until ready to frost cookies.

1367

kcal

Calories

Fat

234

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2/3 cup molasses, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Classic Gingerbread Cutouts falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Gingerbread Cutouts

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