Soft Ginger Cut-Outs Recipe

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Soft Ginger Cut-Outs
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Directions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups of the white sugar, molasses and coffee.
  2. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, ground nutmeg, ground cloves and ground ginger. Add the flour mixture to the molasses mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate dough for 2 hours.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray baking sheets with non-stick cooking spray.
  4. Roll chilled dough on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thick. Cut with 3 or 4 inch sized cookie cutters. Place cookies on the prepared baking sheets.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Let cookies cool on wire racks.
  6. To Make Frosting: Combine the remaining 1 1/2 cups white sugar, the water and vinegar in a heavy saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil. Uncover and cook over medium-high heat until a candy thermometer reads 234-240 degrees F (112-115 degrees C), softball stage. This should take about 5 to 10 minutes. Remove form the heat and stir in the marshmallows until smooth.
  7. In a clean bowl beat the egg whites until frothy. Gradually beat in the sugar/marshmallow mixture and continue beating, on high, for 7 to 8 minutes or until stiff peaks form. Frost the cooled cookies. Let the frosting harden before storing the cookies in an airtight container.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 787.13 Kcal (3296 kJ)
Calories from fat 10.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.17g 2%
Sodium 754.37mg 31%
Potassium 965.3mg 21%
Total Carbs 182.57g 61%
Sugars 101.84g 407%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g 13%
Protein 11.67g 23%
Iron 3.9mg 21%
Calcium 135.5mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 285.61 Kcal (1196 kJ)
Calories from fat 3.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.43g 2%
Sodium 273.72mg 31%
Potassium 350.25mg 21%
Total Carbs 66.24g 61%
Sugars 36.95g 407%
Dietary Fiber 1.16g 13%
Protein 4.24g 23%
Iron 1.4mg 21%
Calcium 49.2mg 14%

* 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

  • 15.2
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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