Molasses Cut-Out Cookies For Gingerbread Men Recipe

Name: Molasses Cut-Out Cookies For Gingerbread Men
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1 cup molasses; 1 cup shortening; 3/4 cup hot water; 4 -5 cups flour, enough to make a smooth dough; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 4 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons cream of tartar; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1/2 teaspoon clove

Servings: persons

1 cup sugar
1 cup molasses
1 cup shortening
3/4 cup hot water
4 -5 cups flour, enough to make a smooth dough
1 teaspoon cinnamon
4 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon clove

1
Mix sugar and shortening together until light and fluffy.
2
Add molasses and beat until it is incorporated Add hot water and stir well.
3
Sift dry ingredients into mixture a cup at a time and stir until mixed well Chill for at least 2 hours.
4
Roll out a small amount, cut out a cookie round and test by cooking in a preheated 375F oven.
5
If cookies are spreading out too much, add and knead in a bit more flour.
6
Roll out dough a quarter at a time, keeping the rest chilled.
7
This makes handling the dough easier.
8
Roll out (using an equal mixture of confectioners sugar and flour) and cut into gingerbread men shapes.
9
Bake in a preheated 375F oven for about 12 minutes.

570

kcal

Calories

Fat

127

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 sugar, 1 cup molasses, 1 cup shortening, 3/4 cup hot water, and more.

Yes, Molasses Cut-Out Cookies For Gingerbread Men 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.

Molasses Cut-Out Cookies For Gingerbread Men

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