Gingerbread Cutouts (Cookie Exchange Quantity)

Name: Gingerbread Cutouts (Cookie Exchange Quantity)
Prep time: 2 h 15 min
Total time: 4 h 45 min
Yield: 108
Ingredients: 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1/3 cup shortening; 1 1/2 cups dark molasses; 2/3 cup cold water; 7 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 cups powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; About 5 tablespoons half-and-half

2 Hours 15 Minutes Prep4 Hours 45 Minutes Total
108 Servings
70 Calories per Serving

“Can we eat them yet?” is the first question you’ll hear every time you bake these spicy gingerbread cookies.

Ingredient List

Cookies

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups dark molasses
2/3 cup cold water
7 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt

Easy Creamy Frosting

4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
About 5 tablespoons half-and-half

Preparation

In large bowl, stir together brown sugar, shortening, molasses and water. Stir in remaining cookie ingredients. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease cookie sheet. On floured surface, roll dough 1/8 inch thick. Cut with floured gingerbread cutter or other favorite shaped cutter. Place about 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until no indentation remains when touched (for a softer, chewier cookie, bake 8 to 10 minutes). Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
In large bowl, stir together all frosting ingredients until smooth and spreadable. Decorate cookies with frosting.

Tips

Using a tub of Betty Crocker® ready-to-spread frosting instead of making the frosting can save you a few precious moments during the busy holiday season.
Store unbaked cookie dough tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours.

Nutrition Information

Daily Values (Amount per serving)

Total Fat 1g 1%, Saturated Fat 0g 0%, Cholesterol 0mg 0%, Sodium 40mg 2%, Potassium 130mg 4%, Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%, Dietary Fiber 0g 0%, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 4%, Iron 6%, Vitamin D 0%, Vitamin E 0%, Thiamin 4%, Riboflavin 2%, Niacin 2%, Vitamin B6 2%, Folic Acid 2%, Vitamin B12 0%, Pantothenic Acid 0%, Phosphorus 0%, Magnesium 4%, Zinc 0%, Selenium 6%, Copper 6%, Manganese 10%

Other Nutrients (Amount per serving)

Calories 70, Calories from Fat 5, Trans Fat 0g, Monounsaturated Fat 0g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0g, Soluble Fiber 0g, Insoluble Fiber 0g, Sugars 8g, Protein 0g, Beta-Carotene 0%, Omega-3 10g, Carbohydrate Choice 1, Starch 0, Fruit 0, Other Carbohydrate 1, Skim Milk 0, Low-Fat Milk 0, Milk 0, Vegetable 0, Very Lean Meat 0, Lean Meat 0, Medium-Fat Meat 0, High-Fat Meat 0, Fat 0