Photo: Molly Mears
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
750
Calories
20g
Protein
18g
Fat
126g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Molasses | 1 tbsp (20g) | 58 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Cinnamon | 1 tsp ground (2.6g) | 6 |
| Ginger | 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) | 2 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup (~160g) packed light brown sugar
- 2/3 cup (~160g) molasses
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 tablespoon) baking soda
- 2/3 cup (~160g) butter
- 1 egg
- 4 cups (1 quart) flour
Directions
1
1.Put sugar, molasses, spices and salt into large saucepan.
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2.Bring to boil and remove from heat.
3
3.Add the baking soda and butter and stir until butter melts.
4
4.Quickly stir in egg, and then add flour. Mix well.
5
5.Chill for several hours until firm enough to roll.
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6.Preheat oven to 325°F (170°C)
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7.Roll out until thin on lightly floured surface.
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8.Cut with cookie cutters and place on cookie sheet sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
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9.Cook for about 15 minutes at 325°F (170°C) and cool on racks.
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10.Cookies can be decorated with royal icing.
Recipe sourced from
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