GINGERBREAD CUTOUT COOKIES

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Our two boys linger around the kitchen when these homemade gingerbread cookies are baking. I make this gingerbread cookie recipe throughout the year using a variety of cookie cutters. —Christy Thelan, Kellogg, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
3/4 cup molasses
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
Vanilla frosting of your choice
Red and green paste food coloring

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add egg and molasses. Combine the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until easy to handle, about 4 hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake until edges are firm, 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Tint some of the frosting red and some green; leave remaining frosting plain. Decorate cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

edward boateng
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I've tried many different gingerbread cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are soft and chewy, and the flavor is amazing.


Alina M
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These cookies are the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit. They're so festive and delicious.


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


adam heart
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These cookies are so good! I love the way the spices blend together. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


Eric Hartman
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I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a favorite. They're the perfect way to celebrate the holidays.


Christina Smith
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These cookies are the perfect holiday gift. They're delicious, festive, and easy to make.


Gihan Madhushani
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I made these cookies with my kids and they had a blast. They loved cutting out the shapes and decorating the cookies.


Charles Curtis
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover gingerbread. They're also a fun and festive treat for kids.


Boam Evans
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I've tried many different gingerbread cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are soft and chewy, and the flavor is amazing.


KAZUKIKARI
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These cookies are the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit. They're so festive and delicious.


Zeke Sniper
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I made these cookies for a Christmas party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Eliebadra Eliebadra
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These cookies are so delicious! I love the combination of spices. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.


Deepak Sonti
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out great. They're the perfect holiday treat!


Nusrat Fatima Fatima
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These cookies were a hit with my family and friends! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making them again soon.