Nutella Spiced Sugar Cookies Recipe

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Nutella Spiced Sugar Cookies
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Ingredients:

  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp ginger
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup nutella
  • 2 1/2 tbsp milk
  • 2 tbsp confectioners' sugar , sifted

Directions:

  1. To make Nutella Spiced Sugar Cookies: In a medium bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar with a hand mixer on high speed for 2 minutes.
  2. Add the egg and vanilla and beat for 1 minute.
  3. Stir in the remaining dry ingredients on low speed just until combined.
  4. Divide the dough in half and flatten each piece slightly (about 1-inch thickness), cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 1 hour.
  5. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  6. Roll out each piece on wax paper to 1/8-inch thickness.
  7. Use cookie cutters to cut desired shapes.
  8. For Halloween bats, pumpkins, headstones and owls are appropriate shapes.
  9. Bake on on cookie sheet for 10 minutes.
  10. Cool completely.
  11. To Make the Glaze: Heat the Nutella, milk and confectioner's sugar in a small pot over low heat until combined and slightly warm.
  12. Spread each cookie with the glaze and decorate as desired with jimmies, sprinkles, mini chips, or halloween candy.
  13. Allow to set on a wire rack.
  14. Store in an airtight container.
  15. Theese cookies can be baked ahead of time and frozen, unglazed for up to 6 weeks if stored in an airtight container.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1406.24 Kcal (5888 kJ)
Calories from fat 747.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 83.06g 128%
Cholesterol 138.28mg 46%
Sodium 335.53mg 14%
Potassium 241.31mg 5%
Total Carbs 151.26g 50%
Sugars 66.02g 264%
Dietary Fiber 5.03g 20%
Protein 15.48g 31%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 14%
Iron 80.5mg 447%
Calcium 128mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 489.33 Kcal (2049 kJ)
Calories from fat 260.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.9g 128%
Cholesterol 48.12mg 46%
Sodium 116.76mg 14%
Potassium 83.97mg 5%
Total Carbs 52.63g 50%
Sugars 22.97g 264%
Dietary Fiber 1.75g 20%
Protein 5.39g 31%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 14%
Iron 28mg 447%
Calcium 44.6mg 13%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 34.2
    Points
  • 39
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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