Holiday Gingerbread Cookies
Description
This International dessert features Molasses, light or dark, Margarine (1-1/2 sticks, Sugar, brown firmly packed. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Icing and assorted candies In 3-quart saucepan over medium
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heat ,
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heat molasses, margarine and brown sugar until mixture boils, stirring occasionally to
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blend well.
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Remove from heat; cool.
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In large bowl, combine flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and nutmeg.
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Blend egg into molasses mixture.
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With spoon, stir molasses mixture into flour mixture until smooth.
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Wrap dough in plastic wrap; chill at least 1 hour.
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Heat oven to 350F (177&# 194;°C).
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Divide dough in half.
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On floured surface, roll dough to 1/8 to 1/4-inch thickness.
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Cut with floured 5 x 3-inch gingerbread cookie cutter (or knife your own design).
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Carefully lift with metal spatula onto lightly greased cookie sheet.
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Bake for 10 to 14 minutes or until no indentation remains when touched.
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Remove from sheet; cool on wire rack.
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Decorate as desired with icing and candies.
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Store in tightly covered container for up to 2 weeks
Nutrition Facts
Servings 24
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1415.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 34.9g54%
- Saturated Fat 10.8g54%
- Cholesterol 46.6mg16%
- Sodium 663.7mg28%
- Total Carbohydrate 255.9g86%
- Dietary Fiber 7.4g30%
- Sugars 86.4g
- Protein 23.9g48%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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