Gingerbread Snowflakes Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Snowflakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup molasses; 1/4 cup water; 5 cups all-purpose flour; 2-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/4 cup water; 1-1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup molasses
1/4 cup water
5 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup water
1-1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses and water. Combine the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
2
On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters dipped in flour. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
3
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4
Bake at 350u00b0 until edges are firm, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
5
In a small bowl, combine frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Transfer to a pastry bag fitted with a tip; pipe frosting onto cookies in desired designs.

1562

kcal

Calories

Fat

274

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup molasses, 1/4 cup water, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Snowflakes 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 Snowflakes

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