Classic Gingerbread Cutouts

4.3
(162)
136 Reviews
61 Photos

These gingerbread cut out cookies are so versatile! They are delicious, naturally low-fat, and even make terrific Christmas ornaments that keep for years. Royal icing is best for decoration.

Submitted by Brandi Clark
Updated on July 14, 2022
61
61
61
61
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
36
Yield:
3 dozen
Jump to Nutrition Facts
Cook Mode (Keep screen awake)

Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 36 servings

  • ½ cup butter, softened

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • ⅔ cup molasses

  • 2 eggs

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice

  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger

  • 1 pound confectioners' sugar

  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar

  • 3 egg whites

Directions

  1. Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until smooth. Stir in molasses and eggs.

  3. Combine 1 1/2 cups of the flour, baking soda, salt, allspice, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger; beat into molasses mixture. Gradually stir in remaining flour by hand to form a stiff dough.

  4. Divide dough into 2 pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-inch thickness.

  5. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place cookies 1-inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.

  6. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

  7. In a medium bowl, sift together confectioners' sugar and cream of tartar. Blend in egg whites.

  8. Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat for about 5 minutes, or until mixture is thick and stiff. Keep covered with a moist cloth until ready to frost cookies.

  9. Decorate cooled cookies and enjoy!

242 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

153 Calories
3g Fat
30g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 153
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 80mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 2g 4%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 124mg 3%

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

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.