Soft and Chewy Gingerbread Cut Out Cookies

December 12, 2017

No holiday cookie tray is complete without a gingerbread man! These cut-out cookies are soft and chewy, with that classic gingerbread flavor.

2 dozen

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp ground ginger
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
3/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
10 Tbsp butter ( softened about halfway )
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup molasses ( not blackstrap )
3 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 tbsp meringue powder
4-6 tbsp water
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract

For the cookies:

Preheat oven to 350° F degrees. In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda and salt for 20 seconds, set...
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Nutritions

Calories
5070

Sodium
2067mg
86% DV

Fat
130g
201% DV

Protein
57g
114% DV

Carbs
956g
325% DV

Fiber
24g
99% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 80g 403%

Polysaturated Fat 12g 79%

Monosaturated Fat 37g 233%

Cholesterol 420mg 141%

Sodium 2067mg 86%

Potassium 3659mg 104%

Protein 57g 114%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 24g 99%

Sugar 607g 1215%

Vitamin A 3729IU 74%

Vitamin B6 5mg 297%

Vitamin C 13mg 22%

Calcium 951mg 95%

Iron 29mg 163%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.