Kim's Spiced Gingerbread Cutout Cookies
Kim's Spiced Gingerbread Cutout Cookies bake up with a tender bite and rich molasses warmth, highlighted by ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Their smooth, sturdy edges make them perfect for decorating, while the balanced spice and subtle sweetness shine on their own. Serve during the holidays, for cookie swaps, or as a cozy after-dinner treat with tea or cocoa.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves72
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Kim's Spiced Gingerbread Cutout Cookies, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 35 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 31 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 70
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 14
- Performance
- 21
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon.
- 2
In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the shortening, molasses, brown sugar, water, egg, and vanilla until smooth and creamy, 3 to 4 minutes.
- 3
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until fully incorporated.
- 4
Divide the dough into thirds; shape each portion into a 1 1/2-inch-thick disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- 5
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 6
Working with one disk at a time, roll the dough on a lightly floured surface to a 1/4-inch thickness.
- 7
Cut the dough into desired shapes using cookie cutters.
- 8
Place the cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, switching racks halfway through.
- 10
When done, the cookies will appear dry but still feel soft to the touch.
- 11
Remove the cookies from the baking sheet and cool on wire racks.
- 12
Frost the cooled cookies as desired.
- Calories 77.94 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 1.2 g Low Source 2%
- Carbohydrate 17.33 g 6%
- Total Fat 0.29 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.11 g High --
- Cholesterol 3.28 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 4.33 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.41 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 9.02 g --
- Added Sugars 0.07 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 10.42 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.79 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 72.44 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 0.86 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.01 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Kim's Spiced Gingerbread Cutout Cookies is made with 12 ingredients and serves 72. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Brown Sugar, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 77.94 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Kim's Spiced Gingerbread Cutout Cookies made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Brown Sugar, Eggs, Ground Cinnamon. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Kim's Spiced Gingerbread Cutout Cookies?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 77.94 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Kim's Spiced Gingerbread Cutout Cookies easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 12 steps.
- Is Kim's Spiced Gingerbread Cutout Cookies healthy?
- Kim's Spiced Gingerbread Cutout Cookies has an easyChef Pro health score of 28/100. Per serving, it provides 77.94 calories and 1.2 g of protein, or 2% of the Daily Value. It contains Eggs, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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