Gingerbread Cutouts Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Cutouts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: ½ cup butter, softened; ½ cup brown sugar, packed; ½ cup molasses; 1 egg; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 tablespoons ground ginger; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground cloves; 1 -2 tablespoon cold water; 1 lb white candy coating; 3 tablespoons shortening

Servings: persons

½ cup butter, softened
½ cup brown sugar, packed
½ cup molasses
1 egg
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons ground ginger
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 -2 tablespoon cold water
1 lb white candy coating
3 tablespoons shortening

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In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar.
2
Beat in molasses and egg.
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Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, salt, cinnamon and cloves; add to the creamed mixture alternately with water.
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Mix well.
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Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
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On a well-floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in.
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thickness.
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Cut with a cutter of your choice dipped in flour.
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Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets.
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Bake at 350 for 9-11 minutes or until edges are firm.
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Don't overbake!
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Remove to wire racks to cool.
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In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave confectionary coating and shortening for 2 minutes.
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Stir; microwave for an additional 2 minutes.
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Stir until completely melted and smooth.
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Dip cooled cookies into white chocolate and place on waxed paper to harden, OR pour white.
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chocolate into pastry bag or ziploc bag.
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If using ziploc bag, snip a small end from one corner.
19
Drizzle chocolate over cookies set upon waxed paper; let chocolate harden completely before handling.

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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: ½ cup butter, softened, ½ cup brown sugar, packed, ½ cup molasses, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Cutouts 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 Cutouts

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