Gingerbread Cut-Outs

80 minutes Prep: 45 minutes Cook: 15 minutes

1784 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 dozen suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	cup	butter
1 1/2	teaspoons	baking soda
1	cup	sugar
1/2	teaspoon	salt
1	each	egg
2	teaspoons	ginger
1	cup	dark molasses
1	teaspoon	cinnamon
2	tablespoons	vinegar
1	teaspoon	cloves	ground
5	cups	flour, all-purpose

Frosting
2	each	egg whites
2 1/2	cups	powdered sugar
1/4	cup	corn syrup, light
1	x	food coloring	assorted colors

Directions

Cream butter; add sugar gradually.

Beat in egg, molasses and vinegar.

Blend in sifted dry ingredients.

Chill.

Roll 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick on floured surface, and cut into desired shapes.

Place on greased cookie sheets; decorate before baking, or frost when cool with Decorating Frosting.

Bake at 375 degrees F 5 to 15 minutes, depending on size and thickness of cookie.

FROSTING: Beat egg whites until they hold a soft peak.

Add sugar gradually, and beat until sugar is dissolved, and frosting stands in peaks.

Add syrup, and beat 1 minute.

Divide frosting into small portions.

Color each amount as desired with food colors.

Add a few drops of water if thinner frosting is needed.

Keep well covered when not in use.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 464g

Amount per Serving

Calories 1784 25% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 49.0g	75%
Saturated Fat 30.0g	149%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 169mg	56%
Sodium 892mg	37%
Total Carbohydrate 324.0g	108%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g	19%
Sugars 176.0g
Protein 18.0g	36%

Vitamin A	30%		Vitamin C	1%
Calcium	23%		Iron	65%

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

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