Spice Cutout Cookies Recipe

Name: Spice Cutout Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup prune baby food; 3/4 cup molasses; 1 large egg, room temperature; 3 tablespoons fat-free milk; 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1-1/2 teaspoons aniseed, crushed; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 5 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 to 5 tablespoons fat-free milk; Food coloring, optional

Servings: persons

1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup prune baby food
3/4 cup molasses
1 large egg, room temperature
3 tablespoons fat-free milk
3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons aniseed, crushed
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1/4 cup butter, softened
5 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 to 5 tablespoons fat-free milk
Food coloring, optional

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the baby food, molasses, egg and milk; mix well. Combine the flour, ginger, cinnamon, aniseed, baking soda, cloves and fennel seed; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.
2
On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 3/16-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-in. cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on
3
coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375u00b0 for 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks to cool.
4
For frosting, in a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar. Beat in vanilla and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Add food coloring if desired. Decorate cookies as desired.

1776

kcal

Calories

Fat

375

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup butter, softened, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup prune baby food, 3/4 cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Spice Cutout 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.

Spice Cutout Cookies

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