Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

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Gingerbread Cookies
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Ingredients:

  • 2/3 cup molasses
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar , packed
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp allspice
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp clove
  • 1/2 tsp ginger
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 1/2 cups flour

Directions:

  1. Into a large bowl, measure molasses, brown sugar, butter, baking soda, salt, spices, eggs, and 1 1/2 cups flour.
  2. Beat ingredients at low speed just until mixed, then increase speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes.
  3. With wooden spoon, or mixer, stir in about 3 cups flour to make a stiff dough. (I recommend a Kitchen-Aid mixer for this job.).
  4. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
  5. Roll dough to about a 1/4 inch thickness. (I do this between two sheets of plastic wrap to avoid a floury mess and to keep dough from getting tough.) Cut into desired shapes and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Baking time varies for me depending on how thick the cookie sheets are, how thick the dough is rolled out, and how big the shapes are, ie. gingerbread walls take a little longer.
  7. Cool on racks and decorate with Royal Icing.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 784.72 Kcal (3285 kJ)
Calories from fat 269.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.91g 46%
Cholesterol 71.42mg 24%
Sodium 2289.45mg 95%
Potassium 617.59mg 13%
Total Carbs 118.84g 40%
Sugars 34.51g 138%
Dietary Fiber 9.43g 38%
Protein 12.24g 24%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 7.1mg 40%
Calcium 330.2mg 33%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 388.68 Kcal (1627 kJ)
Calories from fat 133.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.81g 46%
Cholesterol 35.38mg 24%
Sodium 1134mg 95%
Potassium 305.9mg 13%
Total Carbs 58.86g 40%
Sugars 17.09g 138%
Dietary Fiber 4.67g 38%
Protein 6.06g 24%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 3.5mg 40%
Calcium 163.6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 17.4
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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