Rolled Molasses Cookies (Gingerbread) Recipe

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Rolled Molasses Cookies (Gingerbread)
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Ingredients:

  • 3 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp ginger
  • 1/2 tsp clove
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp allspice
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 2 tbsp water or 2 tbsp rum
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 tbsp milk

Directions:

  1. Combine dry ingredients.
  2. In mixing bowl beat the butter and sugar until fluffy.
  3. Add the dry ingredients alternately with the molasses and water, beating well.
  4. Chill 2 hours.
  5. Roll dough on a floured board to an 1/8th inch thick.
  6. Cut out with a 4 or 5 inch gingerbead man cutter.
  7. Bake on a greased cookie sheet at 375 degrees for about 8 minutes.
  8. Cool on pan 1 minute, then cool on a wire rack completely before icing.
  9. For icing: stir together the powdered sugar and vanilla and add just enough milk to make the icing spreading or piping consistency.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 6147.9 Kcal (25740 kJ)
Calories from fat 2401.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 266.84g 411%
Cholesterol 183.33mg 61%
Sodium 9708.73mg 405%
Potassium 10461.22mg 223%
Total Carbs 887.38g 296%
Sugars 448.43g 1794%
Dietary Fiber 29.84g 119%
Protein 68.44g 137%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 28%
Iron 27.4mg 152%
Calcium 1392.6mg 139%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 432.53 Kcal (1811 kJ)
Calories from fat 168.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.77g 411%
Cholesterol 12.9mg 61%
Sodium 683.05mg 405%
Potassium 736mg 223%
Total Carbs 62.43g 296%
Sugars 31.55g 1794%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g 119%
Protein 4.82g 137%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 28%
Iron 1.9mg 152%
Calcium 98mg 139%

* 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

  • 144.4
    Points
  • 169
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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