Ugly Sweater Cookies Recipe

Name: Ugly Sweater Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 large egg; 3/4 cup molasses; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/3 cup water; 4 teaspoons meringue powder; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 to 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream; Food coloring and assorted sprinkles, optional

Servings: persons

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
3/4 cup molasses
4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup water
4 teaspoons meringue powder
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 to 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Food coloring and assorted sprinkles, optional

1
Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt and spices; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half; shape each into a disk. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate, covered, until firm enough to roll, 4 hours or overnight.
2
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with floured 3-1/2-in. sweater-shaped cookie cutters. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
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4
Bake cookies until edges are firm, 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
5
Place first five icing ingredients in a small bowl; beat on low speed just until blended. Beat on high until stiff peaks form, 4-5 minutes. Thin with cream to desired consistency. If desired, tint with food coloring.
6
Pipe onto cookies and decorate as desired. (Keep unused icing covered at all times with a damp cloth. If necessary, beat again on high speed to restore texture.) Let cookies stand at room temperature several hours or until frosting is dry and firm.

1525

kcal

Calories

Fat

267

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: 3/4 cup butter, softened, 1 cup packed brown sugar, 1 large egg, 3/4 cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Ugly Sweater 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.

Ugly Sweater Cookies

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