Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

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Gingerbread Cookies
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup solid vegetable shortening
  • 1 1/2 cups dark molasses
  • 2/3 cup cold water

Directions:

  1. In large bowl, combine first 7 ingredients, and mix well. Set aside.
  2. In large mixing bowl beat together with electric mixer on medium speed the sugar and shortening until fluffy; add the molasses and water, mixing well. Stir in the flour mixture until just mixed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease baking sheets.
  4. Roll about 1/4 of the dough 1/4-inch thick on lightly floured surface. Cut with a floured gingerbread cutter or other shaped cutters. Place about 2-inches apart on baking sheets. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until no indentation remains when touched. Transfer to wire racks to cool. Decorate with colored frosting, sugar and candies as desired.
  5. Professional Recipe: This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and makes a large quantity. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe in the proportions indicated and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 687.7 Kcal (2879 kJ)
Calories from fat 10.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.12g 2%
Sodium 493.93mg 21%
Potassium 1084.66mg 23%
Total Carbs 157.99g 53%
Sugars 74.08g 296%
Dietary Fiber 3.52g 14%
Protein 10.97g 22%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 4.6mg 25%
Calcium 175.7mg 18%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 309.08 Kcal (1294 kJ)
Calories from fat 4.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.5g 2%
Sodium 221.99mg 21%
Potassium 487.49mg 23%
Total Carbs 71.01g 53%
Sugars 33.3g 296%
Dietary Fiber 1.58g 14%
Protein 4.93g 22%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 2.1mg 25%
Calcium 79mg 18%

* 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

  • 13.1
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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