Classic Gingerbread Cutouts

Name: Classic Gingerbread Cutouts
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup butter, softened; 0.5 cup brown sugar; 0.66666668653488 cup molasses; 2 eggs; 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 0.5 teaspoon baking soda; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice; 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves; 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 pound confectioners' sugar; 0.5 teaspoon cream of tartar; 3 egg whites

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These 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. CAUTION: These cookies have a way of disappearing!

Recipe by Brandi Clark

Updated on July 14, 2022

60

Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

12 mins

Additional Time:

18 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs

Servings:

36

Yield:

3 dozen

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Ingredients

½ cup butter, softened
½ cup brown sugar
⅔ 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

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth. Stir in the molasses and eggs. Combine 1 1/2 cups of the flour, baking soda, salt, allspice, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger; beat into the molasses mixture. Gradually stir in the remaining flour by hand to form a stiff dough.
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.
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.
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)

153	Calories
3g	Fat
30g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 153
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g	4%
Saturated Fat 2g	9%
Cholesterol 17mg	6%
Sodium 80mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 30g	11%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 2g
Calcium 20mg	2%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 124mg	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.