Gingerbread Sugar Cookies
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Gingerbread Sugar Cookies
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Light and airy gingerbread sugar cookies with a rich glaze. A must make for treat the holidays!
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Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tsp gingerbread spice
- 1 cup Crisco All-Vegetable Shortening (one stick)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2-4 tablespoons milk
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Glaze
- 1 ounce cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons butter flavored Crisco Vegetable Shortening
- 1 teaspoon maple extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 2-3 cups powdered sugar
- Sprinkles optional
Instructions
For the Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- With an electric mixer, in a large bowl cream together shortening and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes on high speed). Blend in egg, 2 milk, and vanilla. Gradually blend in flour mixture. (Dough will be somewhat crumbly)
- Roll out half of the dough on a pastry board to 1/2 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out cookies, then place on a large baking sheet 2-inches apart.
- Bake in preheated oven for about 6-8 minutes (Cookies should start to brown just around the edges). Allow to cool completely on baking sheet.
For the Glaze
- Cream together cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Mix in maple extract and salt. Gradually mix in powdered sugar until incorporated and cream until completely smooth.
- Dip cookies in the glaze, then set on a cooling rack. Decorating with sprinkles if desired, then allow glaze to set up for about 15-25 minutes (not necessary but recommended!)
Notes
- Store in airtight container at room temperature up to five days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
166kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
70mg
(3%)
Potassium
19mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
21IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 32cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 166 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 166kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 70mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 19mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 21IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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