Gingerbread Dough Recipe

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Gingerbread Dough
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Ingredients
12
Count
Nutrition
14864
Calories
Total time
40
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Whisk all the dry ingredients together thoroughly and set aside. Beat butter and brown sugar together in the bowl of a mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Add the eggs, molasses, and water and beat until well combined.
  2. Beat half of the flour mixture into the mixer until blended and smooth. Add the remaining flour mixture and then knead the dough until firm and manageable, but not dry. Add more flour if the dough is too wet.
  3. Place the dough in a sealable container or zip-top bag in a cool place for up to 2 hours. If you make the dough ahead of time and refrigerate it, bring to room temperature before working the dough.
  4. When ready to roll out the dough, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray your cookie sheets with nonstick spray.
  5. Cut out desired shapes, working in small batches and keeping the remaining dough in an airtight container so that it does not dry out. Bake for 11 to 15 minutes, depending on the size of the pieces. The gingerbread will be light brown when it is done. Let cool before icing.
  6. Royal icing with fresh egg whites:
  7. *1 large egg white
  8. 2/3 cup powdered sugar
  9. Combine egg white and powdered sugar in a microwaveable bowl and microwave until the mixture reaches 160 degrees F. The best way to do this is to microwave the mixture on high power, stopping every 20 seconds to take the temperature; it will take about 2 minutes and 40 seconds, but cook time will vary based on microwaves. Make sure to use clean utensils each time you check the icing. The other option is to microwave the mixture for 45 seconds on high, but the consistency will not be as good.
  10. Beat on high speed until the icing cools and holds a stiff peak, about 2 minutes. If the icing needs to be thicker, add up to 2/3 cup more sugar; you will probably need to add about 1/3 cup more sugar. Food coloring can be added, if desired. Work with the icing in small amounts, keeping the remaining icing in an airtight container, as it will dry quickly. The icing can be re-beaten, if necessary.
  11. *RAW EGG WARNING
  12. Food Network Kitchens suggest caution in consuming raw and lightly-cooked eggs
  13. Due to the slight risk of Salmonella or other food-borne illness. To reduce this risk, we recommend you use only fresh, properly-refrigerated, clean, grade A or AA eggs with intact shells, and avoid contact between the yolks or whites and the shell.
  14. Royal icing with powdered egg whites:
  15. 1 1/3 cups powdered sugar
  16. 1 tablespoon powdered egg whites
  17. 2 tablespoons water
  18. Beat all ingredients together in the bowl of a mixer until stiff peaks form. Food coloring can be added, if desired. Work with the icing in small amounts, keeping the remaining icing in an airtight container, as it will dry quickly. The icing can be re-beaten if necessary.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 14863.83 Kcal (62232 kJ)
Calories from fat 10045.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1116.13g 1717%
Cholesterol 3287.4mg 1096%
Sodium 1691.35mg 70%
Potassium 6979.2mg 148%
Total Carbs 1158.87g 386%
Sugars 573.22g 2293%
Dietary Fiber 28.43g 114%
Protein 102.19g 204%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 2%
Vitamin A 13.6mg 452%
Iron 30.8mg 171%
Calcium 1681mg 168%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 510.32 Kcal (2137 kJ)
Calories from fat 344.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38.32g 1717%
Cholesterol 112.87mg 1096%
Sodium 58.07mg 70%
Potassium 239.62mg 148%
Total Carbs 39.79g 386%
Sugars 19.68g 2293%
Dietary Fiber 0.98g 114%
Protein 3.51g 204%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 452%
Iron 1.1mg 171%
Calcium 57.7mg 168%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 389.5
    Points
  • 420
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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