SOFT GINGER CUT-OUTS

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These are a soft cake-like, low fat gingerbread cookie frosted with white frosting. They are also known as Sally Ann Cookies.

Provided by Karin Christian

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Spice Cookie Recipes

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup molasses
½ cup strong brewed coffee, room temperature
5 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup water
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
1 cup miniature marshmallows
2 egg whites

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups of the white sugar, molasses and coffee.
  • Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, ground nutmeg, ground cloves and ground ginger. Add the flour mixture to the molasses mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate dough for 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray baking sheets with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Roll chilled dough on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thick. Cut with 3 or 4 inch sized cookie cutters. Place cookies on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Let cookies cool on wire racks.
  • To Make Frosting: Combine the remaining 1 1/2 cups white sugar, the water and vinegar in a heavy saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil. Uncover and cook over medium-high heat until a candy thermometer reads 234-240 degrees F (112-115 degrees C), softball stage. This should take about 5 to 10 minutes. Remove form the heat and stir in the marshmallows until smooth.
  • In a clean bowl beat the egg whites until frothy. Gradually beat in the sugar/marshmallow mixture and continue beating, on high, for 7 to 8 minutes or until stiff peaks form. Frost the cooled cookies. Let the frosting harden before storing the cookies in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 126.5 mg, Sugar 22.6 g

Obi Godwin
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These cookies are the perfect way to end a meal. They are so light and flavorful.


Kevin Thomas
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These cookies are so easy to make. They are the perfect recipe for beginner bakers.


Yolakha Sijobo
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I love the ginger flavor in these cookies. They are the perfect way to warm up on a cold day.


Jalal Janii
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These cookies are so soft and chewy. They are the perfect comfort food.


Dwight Baugh
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I made these cookies for a cookie exchange and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them.


Faheem Zafar
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They are so festive and they taste delicious.


Ali Aezaz
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I love the simplicity of these cookies. They are made with just a few ingredients and they taste amazing.


Sujan Mukhiya
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover ginger. They are so flavorful and they freeze well.


anthony johnson
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I made these cookies for my kids and they loved them. They are the perfect after-school snack.


Kathy Weimer
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the chewy texture and the ginger flavor.


Rahul Chanda
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out great. They are a favorite of my friends and family.


malebogo madisa
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These cookies are the perfect way to warm up on a cold winter day. They are so soft and flavorful, and they have the perfect amount of spice.


Stathis Lakkas
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I made these cookies for a holiday party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They are so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Peter Mbugua
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These cookies were a hit with my family! They were soft and chewy, with the perfect amount of ginger flavor. I will definitely be making these again.


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