Gingerbread Cut-Outs Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Cut-Outs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 each eggs; 2 teaspoons ginger; 1 cup molasses; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 tablespoons vinegar; 1 teaspoon cloves ground; 5 cups flour, all-purpose; 2 each egg whites; 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 1/4 cup corn syrup, light; 1 x food coloring assorted colors

Servings: persons

1 cup butter
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 each eggs
2 teaspoons ginger
1 cup molasses
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon cloves ground
5 cups flour, all-purpose
2 each egg whites
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup corn syrup, light
1 x food coloring assorted colors

1
Cream butter; add sugar gradually.
2
Beat in egg, molasses and vinegar.
3
Blend in sifted dry ingredients.
4
Chill.
5
Roll 18 to 1/4 inch thick on floured surface, and cut into desired shapes.
6
Place on greased cookie sheets; decorate before baking, or frost when cool with Decorating Frosting.
7
Bake at 375F (190C) F 5 to 15 minutes, depending on size and thickness of cookie.
8
FROSTING: Beat egg whites until they hold a soft peak.
9
Add sugar gradually, and beat until sugar is dissolved, and frosting stands in peaks.
10
Add syrup, and beat 1 minute.
11
Divide frosting into small portions.
12
Color each amount as desired with food colors.
13
Add a few drops of water if thinner frosting is needed.
14
Keep well covered when not in use.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Cut-Outs 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.

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