Gingerbread Cookies with Royal Icing Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Cookies with Royal Icing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package sugar cookie mix; 1 egg; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup melted butter; 2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 cup dark molasses; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Royal Icing; 2 large egg whites or 5 tablespoons meringue powder; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted; Food coloring, if desired

Servings: persons

1 package sugar cookie mix
1 egg
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup melted butter
2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup dark molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Royal Icing
2 large egg whites or 5 tablespoons meringue powder
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
Food coloring, if desired

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
In a large mixing bowl, blend all ingredients together and chill for up to 1 hour.
3
Roll dough out on floured board about 1/8-inch thick.
4
Cut desired shapes with cookie cutters and place onto sheet pan.
5
Bake for 8 minutes in preheated oven.
6
With a hand mixer, beat the egg whites with the lemon juice or extract until frothy.
7
Add the sifted powdered sugar and beat on low speed until combined, smooth, and shiny.
8
Turn to high and beat approximately 5 minutes till stiff and glossy.
9
Add food coloring, if desired, and transfer to a pasty bag to pipe onto cookies.

1049

kcal

Calories

Fat

213

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package sugar cookie mix, 1 egg, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup melted butter, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Cookies with Royal Icing 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 with Royal Icing

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