Holiday Ginger Cutouts Recipe

Name: Holiday Ginger Cutouts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1 cup molasses; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons meringue powder; 1/2 cup warm water; Assorted colors of liquid food coloring

Servings: persons

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup molasses
2 tablespoons white vinegar
4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons meringue powder
1/2 cup warm water
Assorted colors of liquid food coloring

1
In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, molasses and vinegar; mix well. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
2
On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness and cut into desired shapes. Place 1 in. apart on lightly greased
3
. Bake at 350u00b0 for 7-9 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.
4
For icing, stiff confectioners' sugar and meringue powder into a large bowl. Add water; beat on low speed until blended. Beat on high for 5-6 minutes or until soft peaks form. Place a damp paper towel over bowl and cover tightly until ready to use.
5
Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or plastic bag; insert round tip. Fill bag with 1 cup icing. Outline each cookie with icing. Tint remaining icing with food coloring if desired. Add water, a few drops at a time, until mixture is thin enough to flow smoothly. Prepare additional pastry or plastic bags with thinned icing. Fill in cookies, letting icing flow up to the outline.
6
Let cookies dry at room temperature overnight. With food coloring and small new paintbrush, paint designs on dry icing. Store cookies in airtight containers.

1374

kcal

Calories

Fat

328

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup shortening, 1 cup sugar, 1 egg, 1 cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Holiday Ginger Cutouts 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 Cutouts

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