Gingerbread Cutout Cookies Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Cutout Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 large egg, room temperature; 3/4 cup molasses; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Vanilla frosting of your choice; Red and green paste food coloring

Servings: persons

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
3/4 cup molasses
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
Vanilla frosting of your choice
Red and green paste food coloring

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and molasses. Combine the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until easy to handle, about 4 hours or overnight.
2
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
3
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4
Bake until edges are firm, 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Tint some of the frosting red and some green; leave remaining frosting plain. Decorate cookies.

1050

kcal

Calories

Fat

166

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup butter, softened, 1 cup packed brown sugar, 1 large egg, room temperature, 3/4 cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Cutout 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 Cutout Cookies

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