Gingerbread Cutouts
Looking for something to do on a rainy day? Bake up a batch of these cutouts using people and animal cookie cutters and let the kids decorate them.
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Gingerbread Cutouts
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl beat shortening and butter with a mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add the next seven ingredients (through salt). Beat until combined, scraping bowl as needed. Beat in egg, molasses, and vinegar. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour. Divide dough in half. Cover and chill about 1 hour or until dough is easy to handle.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion and cut out shapes, rerolling scraps as needed. Place cutouts 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool. If desired, decorate cookies with Powdered Sugar Icing or Royal Icing and candies.
From the Test Kitchen
Gingerbread People Cutouts:
Prepare as directed, except roll dough until 1/4 inch thick. Cut with 4-1/2 to 6-inch people-shape cookie cutters. Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 6 to 8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Decorate as desired. Makes about 18 cookies.
To Store:
Place in layers separated by waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze undecorated cookies for up to 3 months. Thaw cookies; if desired, decorate.
Royal Icing
Directions
- Beat together meringue powder or powdered egg whites, confectioners sugar, and water in bowl until peaks form, 10 minutes.
Powdered Sugar Icing
Directions
- In a small bowl combine powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Stir in additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, to make drizzling consistency.
Nutrition Facts (Gingerbread Cutouts)
- Per serving:
- 151 kcal ,
- 7 g fat
- (2 g sat. fat ,
- 13 mg chol. ,
- 92 mg sodium ,
- 21 g carb. ,
- 0 g fiber ,
- 9 g sugar ,
- 2 g pro.
Reviews (2)
stoutbernese
623 Days Ago
Absolutely delicious! The only change I made was using apple cider vinegar instead of regular vinegar. These were soft, flavorful and prefect! A favorite!
Carol Zink
786 Days Ago
These were a big hit - I made dog print shapes for an Animal Control meeting. A different take on regular sugar cookies for any occasion.