Gingerbread Snowflake Cookies Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Snowflake Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/4 cup hot water; 1 cup molasses; 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tablespoons ground ginger; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; Parchment paper; Assorted candies; Assorted decorator sugar crystals

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 cup hot water
1 cup molasses
5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoons ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Parchment paper
Assorted candies
Assorted decorator sugar crystals

1
Beat butter and sugar at medium speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer until fluffy.
2
Stir together baking soda and 1/4 cup hot water until dissolved; stir in molasses.
3
Stir together flour and next 4 ingredients. Add to butter mixture alternately with molasses mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Shape mixture into a ball; cover and chill 1 hour.
4
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut dough with a 1- to 2 1/2-inch snowflake-shaped cutter. Place 2 inches apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
5
Bake at 350u00b0 for 13 to 17 minutes. Let cool on baking sheets 2 minutes; transfer to wire racks. Cool completely (about 30 minutes).
6
Spoon Royal Icing into a small zip-top plastic freezer bag. Snip 1 corner of bag to make a small hole; pipe decorations on cookies, or spread cookies with Buttermilk Frosting. Decorate cookies as desired with candies and sugar crystals.

1210

kcal

Calories

Fat

178

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1 cup sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, 1/4 cup hot water, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Snowflake 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 Snowflake Cookies

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