These gingerbread cut out cookies are so versatile! They are delicious, naturally low-fat, and even make terrific Christmas ornaments that keep for years. Royal icing is best for decoration.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2/3 cup molasses
- 2 eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 pound confectioners' sugar
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 3 egg whites
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until smooth. Stir in molasses and eggs. Combine 1 1/2 cups of the flour, baking soda, salt, allspice, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger; beat into molasses mixture. Gradually stir in remaining flour by hand to form a stiff dough.
Step 3
Divide dough into 2 pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place cookies 1-inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Step 4
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 5
In a medium bowl, sift together confectioners' sugar and cream of tartar. Blend in egg whites. Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat for about 5 minutes, or until mixture is thick and stiff. Keep covered with a moist cloth until ready to frost cookies.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 36 | |
Calories 153 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat3g | 4% |
Saturated Fat2g | 9% |
Cholesterol17mg | 6% |
Sodium80mg | 3% |
Total Carbohydrate30g | 11% |
Dietary Fiber0g | 1% |
Total Sugars18g | |
Protein2g | |
Calcium20mg | 2% |
Iron1mg | 6% |
Potassium124mg | 3% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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