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Classic Gingerbread Cutouts

SUBMITTED BY: BRANDI9 PHOTO BY: Tiny Dancer

"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 RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 58 stars. This recipe average a 4.1 star rating.
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  12 Min
READY IN  1 Hr
Original recipe yield 3 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup molasses
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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  • 1 pound confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 3 egg whites

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2007 by Tiny Dancer
This made a beautiful gingerbread house! I used the template on this website and did the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2003 by rudechack
i had to add about a half cup more flour to the dough in order for it to be workable for the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2004 by Breanna
This was a great recipe, but I have some tips for others wanting to make the recipe. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2006 by sra
These cookies were so easy to make. I laughed when I saw it only took an hour to make them... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2002 by KRISTINA777
This gingerbread is soft and delicious. The whole family loved them and my littlier ones had... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2005 by Nicki
These cookies taste delicious! They're not too sweet and the icing is the perfect touch. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2002 by Leah IL
Well, I didn't have molasses, allspice OR cloves! But I used this recipe anyway. I used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2006 by NorrisM
I made these cookies for Christmas this year. I found that rolling the dough 1/4" instead of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2005 by pearlypink
Best gingerbread Ive ever made! It wasnt too dry or hard, and it made perfect little men for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2002 by Courtney P