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 or margarine, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup water; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 cup molasses; 5 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 tablespoons ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; White sparkling sugar (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup molasses
5 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
White sparkling sugar (optional)

1
Beat butter and sugar at medium speed with a mixer until fluffy.
2
Stir together 1/4 cup water and soda until dissolved; stir in molasses.
3
Combine 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
Roll to 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut with a 7 1/2-inch snowflake cookie cutter. Place 2 inches apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Cut out designs in snowflakes using 1/4- to 1/2-inch cutters, and remove.
5
Bake at 350u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
6
Spoon icing into a small heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag. Snip a tiny hole in 1 corner of bag; pipe around edges of cookies. Sprinkle icing with sugar, if desired.
7
Note: Sparkling sugar can be found at cake decorating and kitchen shops.
8
Royal Icing dries rapidly. Work quickly, keeping extra icing covered tightly at all times.

1156

kcal

Calories

Fat

167

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter or margarine, softened, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, 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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