Spice Guys Recipe

Name: Spice Guys
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup whole-wheat flour; 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour (or all-purpose flour) plus more for dusting; 2 tsp. ground ginger; 2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp. ground cloves; Pinch cayenne pepper; 8 Tbs. (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed; 1/2 cup molasses; 1 large egg; 1/4 cup low-fat milk; 1 0.75-oz. tube white icing, optional

Servings: persons

1 cup whole-wheat flour
1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour (or all-purpose flour) plus more for dusting
2 tsp. ground ginger
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
Pinch cayenne pepper
8 Tbs. (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup molasses
1 large egg
1/4 cup low-fat milk
1 0.75-oz. tube white icing, optional

1
Combine flours, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and cayenne pepper in large mixing bowl.
2
Set aside.
3
Beat butter and brown sugar together in bowl of electric mixer 1 minute, or until fluffy.
4
Add molasses, and beat until smooth.
5
Reduce speed of mixer, add egg and milk, and beat until smooth.
6
Gradually beat in flour mixture until soft dough forms.
7
Divide dough into three disks.
8
Wrap each disk in plastic wrap, and chill 1 hour, or overnight.
9
Preheat oven to 350F.
10
Coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.
11
Dust work surface and one dough disk with whole wheat pastry flour or all-purpose flour.
12
Roll dough out to 1/4-inch thickness.
13
Cut into gingermen or other shapes with cookie cutters, and place on prepared baking sheets.
14
Gather excess dough, and return to fridge.
15
Repeat with remaining dough disks and extra dough.
16
Bake cookies 10 minutes, or until slightly puffy and dry in centers.
17
Transfer to wire rack to cool.
18
Decorate with icing, if desired.

1810

kcal

Calories

166

Fat

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup whole-wheat flour, 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour (or all-purpose flour) plus more for dusting, 2 tsp. ground ginger, 2 tsp. ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Spice Guys 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.

Spice Guys

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