Holiday Ginger Cookies Recipe

Name: Holiday Ginger Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1 cup molasses; 1/2 cup water; 1/3 cup canola oil; 1 large egg; 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 teaspoons baking soda; 3 teaspoons cream of tartar; 3 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Plastic drinking straw; Frosting of choice, optional; Thin ribbon

Servings: persons

1 cup sugar
1 cup molasses
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup canola oil
1 large egg
5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking soda
3 teaspoons cream of tartar
3 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Plastic drinking straw
Frosting of choice, optional
Thin ribbon

1
In a large bowl, beat first five ingredients until blended. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and spices; beat into molasses mixture. Divide dough into four portions. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll.
2
Preheat oven to 375u00b0. On a well-floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 4-in. gingerbread man cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on greased
3
. Using a plastic straw, make two holes at the neckline, about 1/2 in. apart.
4
Bake until edges are lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. If necessary, reopen holes with straw. Remove cookies to wire racks; cool completely.
5
If desired, decorate cookies with frosting; let dry completely. Decorate or string cookies with ribbon.

880

kcal

Calories

Fat

147

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 sugar, 1 cup molasses, 1/2 cup water, 1/3 cup canola oil, and more.

Yes, Holiday Ginger 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.

Holiday Ginger Cookies

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