GINGERBREAD RINGS

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Baking batches of cookies in early December always puts me in the mood for Christmas. This particular recipe yields quite a bit, so I end up with plenty for my family and can still give some away to friends, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
2 egg yolks
1 cup water
1 cup light molasses
8 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
3/4 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
2-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon light corn syrup
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Red and green decorating gel, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in egg yolks, water and molasses. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle. On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-3/4-in. doughnut cutter. Remove and discard centers. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water and corn syrup. Bring to a boil; cook until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage), about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. In a bowl, beat egg whites and vanilla until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar mixture, beating on high for 7-8 minutes or until thickened. Frost cookies. Decorate if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

Sunai Mia
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These gingerbread rings were delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.


Abd Allah Mohamed
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my gingerbread rings turned out flat and hard. I'll have to try again.


Alwahab Tv
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I made these gingerbread rings for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Nyanzi Ashiraf
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These gingerbread rings were a bit too soft for my taste. I think I'll chill the dough for longer next time.


Mulan Rajab
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I'm not a big fan of gingerbread, but these rings were surprisingly good. They were the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.


Adam Beatty
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These gingerbread rings were the perfect addition to my holiday cookie platter. They were so festive and delicious.


Trijugee Tiwari
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I loved the flavor of these gingerbread rings, but they were a bit too hard. I think I'll bake them for a shorter amount of time next time.


Mensah Noah
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These gingerbread rings were a bit too crumbly for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


DANTAADA TV
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I've made these gingerbread rings several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect holiday treat.


Behruz Xamidullayev
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These gingerbread rings were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


John Hill
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I'm not a very experienced baker, but these gingerbread rings turned out great! They were so easy to make and they look so professional.


ridoy2002 rk
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I made these gingerbread rings for my kids and they loved them! They're so cute and festive.


Talab Hussain
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These gingerbread rings were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll add an extra egg next time.


Usman Janjua
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I followed the recipe exactly and my gingerbread rings turned out perfect! They were crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside.


marufarahman Fokir
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These gingerbread rings were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best gingerbread cookies he's ever had.


Qusain Ayaz
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I'm not usually a fan of gingerbread, but these rings were amazing! They were so moist and flavorful.


mosta fiz
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These rings were delicious! I made them for a Christmas party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them.


Aliugbala Mmaduabuchi
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I've made these gingerbread rings several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect balance of sweet and spicy, and the glaze gives them a beautiful shine.


Ahmed Maruf
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These gingerbread rings were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and turned out so festive. I'll definitely be making them again next year.