How to Make Classic Gingerbread Cutouts - A Step-by-Step Guide

There’s something about the smell of gingerbread that instantly brings warmth and comfort to the home. Whether it’s the holiday season or you simply crave a sweet and spicy treat, classic gingerbread cutouts are a perfect way to bring a smile to your face. These timeless cookies are not only delicious but also fun to make and decorate with loved ones.

The key to a great gingerbread cookie lies in the perfect balance of spices and the right texture. Our classic gingerbread cutout recip...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ⅔ cup molasses
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 pound confectioners' sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 3 egg whites

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 3 dozen

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until smooth. Stir in molasses and eggs. Combine 1 1/2 cups of the flour, baking soda, salt, allspice, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger; beat into molasses mixture. Gradually stir in remaining flour by hand to form a stiff dough.
  • Divide dough into 2 pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place cookies 1-inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together confectioners' sugar and cream of tartar. Blend in egg whites. Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat for about 5 minutes, or until mixture is thick and stiff. Keep covered with a moist cloth until ready to frost cookies.
  • Nutrition

    153 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 17mg
    • Sodium: 80mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 20mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 124mg

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