Molasses Spice Cutouts Recipe

Name: Molasses Spice Cutouts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 1 cup light molasses; 1/2 cup cold coffee; 6 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 envelope unflavored gelatin; 3/4 cup cold water; 3/4 cup sugar; 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Colored sugar; Decorator icing, optional

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup light molasses
1/2 cup cold coffee
6 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
3/4 cup cold water
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Colored sugar
Decorator icing, optional

1
In a bowl, cream butter and sugar; beat in molasses and coffee. Stir together flour, baking soda, salt and spices; add to molasses mixture and mix well. Chill dough 1-2 hours or until easy to handle. If needed, add a little additional flour before rolling. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with holiday cutters dipped in flour. Place on ungreased
2
. Bake at 350u00b0 for 12-15 minutes. Cool on wire racks.
3
For icing if desired combine gelatin and water in a small saucepan. Let stand for 5 minutes to soften. Add sugar. Heat and stir over very low heat until the gelatin and sugar dissolve. Transfer to a bowl. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until foamy. Add baking powder and vanilla; beat until very thick, about 10 minutes.
4
Frost cookies by inverting them and quickly swirling the tops in the icing; decorate with colored sugar. For traditional gingerbread men, use decorator icing to add features as desired.

1452

kcal

Calories

Fat

238

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1-1/2 cups sugar, 1 cup light molasses, 1/2 cup cold coffee, and more.

Yes, Molasses Spice Cutouts falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Molasses Spice Cutouts

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