GINGERBREAD CUTOUT CHRISTMAS COOKIES

Gingerbread Cutout Christmas Cookies image

Turn your cookie platter into a winter wonderland. One classic gingerbread boy cookie cutter can make a big batch of Christmas characters. -Donna Sasser Hinds, Milwaukie, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup molasses
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
REINDEER DECORATIONS:
Ganache Icing (see below), green decorating icing, colored sprinkles, Tiny White Mighty Mint candies and red M&M's Minis
ELF DECORATIONS:
Ganache Icing (see below), white and black decorating icings, red and green Fruit Roll-Ups, holly berry quins, AirHeads Xtremes Sour Belt candies, red jimmies and yellow M&M's Minis
SANTA DECORATIONS:
Canned vanilla frosting, vanilla frosting tinted with red food coloring, black decorating icing, red-colored sugar, red nonpareils, snowflake sprinkles, white large dot quins, black licorice twists, white sugar pearls and yellow diamond-shaped sprinkles

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, molasses and vinegar; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; cool to lukewarm. Stir in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt; stir into molasses mixture to form a soft dough., Divide dough into thirds. Shape each portion into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until easy to handle., On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-1/2-in. gingerbread boy cookie cutter. Place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 7-9 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks; cool completely. Decorate as desired.

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Jamhisd e

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Thanks for sharing this recipe!

estxriia

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How long do these cookies last?

Nicks Barts

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Can I use a different type of flour?

Kelsey Whitener

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I'm not sure about the royal icing. Is it necessary?

Paddy Lewis

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These cookies look delicious!

Frank San

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I'm going to make these cookies for my kids' Christmas party.

Dipok Vai001

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These cookies are beautiful! I can't wait to try them.

Ahmed Junaid

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I'm not a huge fan of gingerbread, but these cookies were really good! The royal icing was the perfect touch.

Blaze 420

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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste delicious! I love that I can use cookie cutters to make different shapes. I've made them for Christmas, Valentine's Day, and Easter.

Tasbeel Mumtaz

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I was really excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed with the results. The cookies turned out too dry and crumbly. I think I might have overmixed the dough.

Rafiullah Habibi

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I baked these cookies for my family on Christmas Eve and they were a hit! They turned out perfectly crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. The gingerbread flavor was perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the royal icing. I'll definitely be

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