Ginger adds a zesty flavor to wonderful whole wheat cookies – perfect dessert to serve at a party.
Whole Wheat Gingerbread Cutouts
- Prep Time 1 hr 40 min
- Total 1 hr 40 min
- Ingredients 16
- Servings 96
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Frosting
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- Dash salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
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Step1In large bowl, beat granulated sugar and 1 cup butter with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses and egg until well blended. On low speed, beat in remaining cookie ingredients until well mixed. If necessary, cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 hour for easier handling.
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Step2Heat oven to 350°F. On lightly floured surface, roll out 1/4 of dough at a time to 1/8-inch thickness. (Keep remaining dough refrigerated.) Cut with floured 2 1/2-inch round or desired shape cookie cutters. On ungreased cookie sheets, place 1 inch apart.
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Step3Bake 6 to 9 minutes or until set. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
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Step4In small bowl, beat 1/4 cup butter and the shortening on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and dash salt. On low speed, gradually beat in powdered sugar until smooth. On high speed, beat in 1 tablespoon milk until light and fluffy. Add enough additional milk until frosting can be spread or piped. Frost or decorate cookies as desired. Let stand until frosting is set, about 30 minutes. Store in loosely covered container.
Nutrition
70
Calories
3g
Total Fat
0g
Protein
10g
Total Carbohydrate
6g
Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Cookie
- Calories
- 70
- Calories from Fat
- 25
- Total Fat
- 3g
- 4%
- Saturated Fat
- 1 1/2g
- 8%
- Trans Fat
- 0g
- Cholesterol
- 10mg
- 3%
- Sodium
- 60mg
- 2%
- Potassium
- 30mg
- 1%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 10g
- 3%
- Dietary Fiber
- 0g
- 0%
- Sugars
- 6g
- Protein
- 0g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 0%
- 0%
- Vitamin C
- 0%
- 0%
- Calcium
- 0%
- 0%
- Iron
- 0%
- 0%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;Carbohydrate Choice
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