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Whole Wheat Gingerbread Cutouts

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By Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Nov 1, 2010
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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
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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

  • Step 
    1
    In 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.
  • Step 
    2
    Heat 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.
  • Step 
    3
    Bake 6 to 9 minutes or until set. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  • Step 
    4
    In 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
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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