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Holiday Cut Out Cookies after decorating

Cut Out Gingerbread Cookies

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  • Author: Chef Ani
  • Prep Time: 50 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour

Description

Looking for a deliciously spiced holiday cut out cookie recipe? This one is so simple and is a family favorite.


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup vegan butter (Earth Balance)
  • 3/4 cup organic cane sugar
  • 1/4 cup smooth apple sauce
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon molasses
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (I use Ceylon Cinnamon)
  • 1/8 teaspoon all-spice

Instructions

  1. In a stand mixer cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy.
  2. Add the apple sauce, vanilla, and molasses, and mix until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl mix together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and all-spice.
  4. While the mixer is running on low-medium speed, slowly add the dry mixture to the creamed mixture.
  5. Wrap the cookie dough in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  7. Lightly flour a silicon baking mat or a piece of parchment paper. Roll out the dough and cut with cookie cutters.
  8. Bake in the oven for 9-11 minutes or until the cookies are slightly brown on the edges. Cool completely before decorating.

Notes

For the icing I recommend organic powdered sugar mixed with a little water to make an appropriate icing.