Molasses Cookie Cutouts

Prep: 240 min Cook: 8 min Cuisine: American

Delightful molasses cookie cutouts feature warm spices and rich flavor, perfect for holiday baking and festive occasions, appealing to both kids and adults alike.

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Ingredients

  • 3 3/4 cups sifted flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons ground cloves
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup molasses

Instructions

  1. Sift dry ingredients including flour, baking soda, salt, cocoa, ground ginger, cinnamon, and ground cloves.
  2. Beat butter until fluffy and gradually add sugar, beating well.
  3. Add egg and molasses; beat well and stir in the dry ingredients.
  4. Wrap the dough in wax paper and chill overnight.
  5. Roll out small amounts of dough on a floured board.
  6. Cut into animal or other shapes.
  7. Bake at 350°F for 8 minutes.
  8. When cool, decorate with white royal frosting.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

900 kcal 45% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.9g 28% DV
Total Fat 43.8g 56% DV
Carbs 123.2g 45% DV
Fiber 22.6g 81% DV
Sugar 27g 54% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16769mg 100% DV
Potassium 1829.3mg 39% DV
Cholesterol 140.8mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 18.3mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.5mg 11% DV
Calcium 386.8mg 30% DV
Iron 14.9mg 83% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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