Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup margarine or butter, softened; 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar; 1/4 cup cholesterol-free egg product; 3/4 cup light molasses; 4-1/2 cups flour; 2 tsp. baking soda; 2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 2 tsp. ground ginger; 1/2 tsp. ground cloves; 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg; powdered sugar icing and assorted candies, for decorating

Servings: persons

1/2 cup margarine or butter, softened
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup cholesterol-free egg product
3/4 cup light molasses
4-1/2 cups flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
powdered sugar icing and assorted candies, for decorating

1
Beat margarine or butter and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer at medium-high speed until creamy.
2
Beat in egg substitute and molasses.
3
Combine flour, baking soda and spices.
4
Stir into molasses mixture to make a stiff dough.
5
Divide dough in half; wrap and chill for several hours or overnight.
6
Roll small amount of dough out onto well greased and floured baking sheets.
7
Cut with desired 4-inch cookie cutters.
8
Remove scraps and re-roll.
9
Bake at 350F for 8 to 10 minutes or just until set and lightly brown.
10
Cool completely on wire racks.
11
Decorate cookies with powdered sugar icing and assorted candies.

754

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup margarine or butter, softened, 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/4 cup cholesterol-free egg product, 3/4 cup light molasses, 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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