Gingerbread Dough (Half Recipe) Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Dough (Half Recipe)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon each ginger, cloves, cinnamon and allspice; 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons shortening; 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar; 3/4 cup dark molasses; 1/3 cup cold water; Icing:; 1 pound confectioners sugar; 3 egg whites at room temperature; 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Servings: persons

3 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon each ginger, cloves, cinnamon and allspice
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons shortening
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
3/4 cup dark molasses
1/3 cup cold water
Icing:
1 pound confectioners sugar
3 egg whites at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

1
Stir together flour, baking soda, salt and spices, set a side. In large bowl of electric mixer beat shortening, brown sugar and molasses until well combined. Stir in water. Beat in flour mixture gradually. When dough becomes very stiff and mixer starts to labor, work in remaining flour mixture with wooden spoon, mixing well. Turn dough out on plastic, flatten slightly, wrap and chill several hours or over night. Divide dough un thirds. Roll each out directly on lightly greased floured cookie sheet to 1/4 inch thickness. Use ginger bread man cookie cutter to cut shapes. Lift off excess dough.
2
Bake in preheated 350 degree oven 15 minutes, cool on cookie sheet on rack
3
Icing:
4
In large bowl of mixer beat sugar, whites and cream of tartar 8 to 10 minutes or until stiff peaks form. Keep bowl covered with dampened paper towel and plastic so that icing does not get hard.

1037

kcal

Calories

Fat

221

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon each ginger, cloves, cinnamon and allspice, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Dough (Half Recipe) 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 Dough (Half Recipe)

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