EASY GINGERBREAD CUTOUTS

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"I rely on this tried-and-true recipe during the holidays," relates Sandy McKenzie of Braham, Minnesota. "The cream cheese frosting complements the cookies' gingery flavor and sets up nicely for easy packaging and stacking."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package spice cake mix (regular size)
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup canola oil
1/3 cup molasses
2 teaspoons ground ginger
3/4 cup canned cream cheese frosting, slightly warmed
Red Hots

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the cake mix, flour, eggs, oil, molasses and ginger until well blended. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle. , On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with lightly floured 5-in. cookie cutters. Place 3 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 375° for 7-10 minutes or until edges are firm and bottom is lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Decorate with cream cheese frosting and Red Hots as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 302mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Aronas Scerbakovas
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Overall, I was disappointed with this recipe. The cookies were bland and lacked flavor.


Nabil Hossain
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste.


Andjela Butorovic
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I followed the recipe exactly, but the cookies didn't turn out as expected. They were too crumbly.


Zeeshan Ahma
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The cookies turned out a little dry, but overall they were still good.


TheWeird World
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These cookies are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker like me. I'm definitely going to be making them again soon.


Shenica Locklear
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My kids had a lot of fun helping me make these cookies. They loved cutting out the shapes and decorating them.


Nirob Robi Nirob Robi
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I made these cookies for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Fanny Status
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These are the best gingerbread cookies I've ever had! The recipe is easy to follow and the cookies are perfectly soft and chewy.


Kathleen Floyd
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I love the way these cookies turned out! They're so festive and delicious. I'll definitely be making them again next year.


Jedo Jibreel
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These gingerbread cutouts are the perfect holiday treat! They're easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.