Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup molasses; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 5 cups confectioners' sugar; 5 to 6 tablespoons fat-free milk; Assorted paste food coloring, optional

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup molasses
1 egg
2 tablespoons white vinegar
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 cups confectioners' sugar
5 to 6 tablespoons fat-free milk
Assorted paste food coloring, optional

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In a bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Beat in the molasses, egg and vinegar. Combine the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or until easy to handle (dough will be sticky).
2
On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with 4 in. cookie cutters dipped in flour. Using a floured spatula, place cookies 1 in. apart on
3
coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375u00b0 for 5-6 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.
4
For icing, combine confectioners' sugar and milk in bowl. Spread over cooled cookies; let dry completely. If desired, combine paste food coloring and a few drops of water; using a fine brush or the blunt end of a wooden skewer, decorate cookies.

1867

kcal

Calories

Fat

399

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: 6 tablespoons butter, softened, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup molasses, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Cookies 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 Cookies

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