Gingerbread Rings Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Rings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 2 cups sugar; 2 egg yolks; 1 cup water; 1 cup light molasses; 8 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 2-1/2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon light corn syrup; 2 egg whites; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Red and green decorating gel, optional

Servings: persons

1 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
2 egg yolks
1 cup water
1 cup light molasses
8 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
3/4 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon light corn syrup
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Red and green decorating gel, optional

1
In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in egg yolks, water and molasses. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle. On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-3/4-in. doughnut cutter. Remove and discard centers. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
2
. Bake at 350u00b0 for 10 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water and corn syrup. Bring to a boil; cook until a candy thermometer reads 238u00b0 (soft-ball stage), about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. In a bowl, beat egg whites and vanilla until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar mixture, beating on high for 7-8 minutes or until thickened. Frost cookies. Decorate if desired.

1624

kcal

Calories

Fat

339

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup shortening, 2 cups sugar, 2 egg yolks, 1 cup water, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Rings 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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