Gingerbread Christmas Cards Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Christmas Cards
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/3 cups packed brown sugar; 1-1/3 cups molasses; 2 cups cold butter, cubed; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 8 cups all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons ground ginger; 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon; 4 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground allspice; 2 teaspoons ground cloves; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons meringue powder; 5 tablespoons warm water; Edible food writing pens, optional

Servings: persons

1-1/3 cups packed brown sugar
1-1/3 cups molasses
2 cups cold butter, cubed
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
8 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons ground ginger
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
4 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground allspice
2 teaspoons ground cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons meringue powder
5 tablespoons warm water
Edible food writing pens, optional

1
In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring brown sugar and molasses just to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in butter until melted. Stir in eggs until blended. Combine the remaining dough ingredients; stir into brown sugar mixture. Divide dough into four portions. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm enough to roll.
2
Preheat oven to 325u00b0. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3x5-in. rectangle-shaped cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on greased
3
. Bake until set, about 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
4
For icing, in a large bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, meringue powder and water; beat on low speed just until combined. Beat on high for 4-5 minutes or until stiff peaks form. Add additional water as necessary to achieve desired consistency. Keep icing covered at all times with a damp cloth. If necessary, beat again on high speed to restore texture.
5
Frost cookies and let dry completely. Decorate cookies as desired using edible writing pens.

2172

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

292

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/3 cups packed brown sugar, 1-1/3 cups molasses, 2 cups cold butter, cubed, 2 large eggs, lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Christmas Cards falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Gingerbread Christmas Cards

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