How to Make Spiced Cutouts - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spiced cutouts are a traditional holiday treat that brings warmth and coziness to any festive gathering. These delectable cookies are bursting with a delightful combination of warm spices, making them the perfect accompaniment to a cup of hot cocoa or a glass of mulled wine.

These cookies are not only delicious, but they also fill your home with the comforting aroma of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger as they bake in the oven. The process of making spiced cutouts is as enjoyable as the en...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons ground cloves
  • 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest

Information

  • Servings: 54
  • Yield: 9 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in the molasses and egg. Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and cardamom; stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the orange juice. Then stir in the orange zest.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut out cookies with cookie cutters, and place them on an unprepared cookie sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, edges should be slightly browned. Cool cookies on wire racks.
  • Nutrition

    83 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 13mg
    • Sodium: 73mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 6mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 22mg