Old Timey Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

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Old Timey Gingerbread Cookies
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp allspice
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp ginger
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda , dissolved in
  • 1/4 cup water

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, beat together with a wooden spoon the butter, brown sugar and spices.
  2. Add the molasses and the egg; beat well.
  3. Stir in 1/2 the flour and all the soda-water mixture, mixing until well blended.
  4. Mix in the remaining flour.
  5. Divide the dough in half and wrap well.
  6. Refrigerate the dough for several hours or even overnight.
  7. Work with 1/2 of the dough at a time.
  8. Roll the dough on a well-floured surface until it is 1/4 inch thick.
  9. Cut into desired shapes.
  10. Bake in a pre-heated oven-350° for 8-10 minutes. Do not overbake.
  11. Let them rest on the baking sheet to firm up before putting them on a wire rack to cool.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 503.2 Kcal (2107 kJ)
Calories from fat 147.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.34g 25%
Cholesterol 56.17mg 19%
Sodium 473.04mg 20%
Potassium 512.91mg 11%
Total Carbs 83.19g 28%
Sugars 38.86g 155%
Dietary Fiber 2.01g 8%
Protein 6.5g 13%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 4.6mg 26%
Calcium 94.9mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 375.36 Kcal (1572 kJ)
Calories from fat 109.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.19g 25%
Cholesterol 41.9mg 19%
Sodium 352.86mg 20%
Potassium 382.6mg 11%
Total Carbs 62.06g 28%
Sugars 28.99g 155%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g 8%
Protein 4.85g 13%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 6%
Iron 3.4mg 26%
Calcium 70.8mg 9%

* 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

  • 11
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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