This gingerbread cut out cookies recipe is a great one to make with kids. My favorite part about these cookies is that they have a nice flavor but are not overpowering.

Not every kid loves gingerbread cookies, but they will love these ones because of how mild they are! Plus, this recipe is a great way to use any extra molasses you have in your pantry.

What ingredients do I need to make gingerbread cut out cookies?

Shortening
Light brown sugar
Dark molasses
Egg white
Vanilla
All-purpose flour
Baking soda
Baking powder
Salt
Ground cinnamon
Ground ginger

I love cooking with the kids in the kitchen. Yes, it can get messy, but it’s such a fun way to involve them and actually accomplish a task while we’re at it. Plus, they love sneaking bites along the way!

The best part about this gingerbread cut out cookie recipe is that you can use any cookie cutters you have on hand. We used ones like this, but Christmas shapes would be perfect this time of year.

How do you make these cookies?

Beat shortening, brown sugar, molasses, egg white and vanilla in a large bowl at high speed with a hand or stand mixer until smooth.
Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and spices in a small bowl. Add to shortening mixture; mix well.
Cover; refrigerate until firm, about 8 hrs or overnight.
Pre-heat oven to 350. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or grease them. Roll dough on a floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness.
Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place on prepared cookie sheets.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges being to brown. Remove to wire racks, cool completely.

I mean, how adorable are these little animals!? One important note is that these cookies need 8 hrs (or overnight) cooling time in the refrigerator for the dough to firm up. They will spread a little when baking, so plan accordingly!

I would love to know what fun shapes you make with this gingerbread cut out cookies recipe. I think miniature stars would be adorable too!

Gingerbread Cut Out Cookies Recipe

This gingerbread cut out cookies recipe is super fun to make with kids and you can get as creative as you like with what shapes you use! Plus the flavor is mild so anyone will love them.

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Servings: 30 cookies

Equipment

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1/3 cup light brown sugar packed
1/4 cup dark molasses
1 egg white
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspon ground cinnamon
1/3 teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions

Beat shortening, brown sugar, molasses, egg white and vanilla in a large bowl at high speed with a hand or stand mixer until smooth.
Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and spices in a small bowl. Add to shortening mixture; mix well.
Cover; refrigerate until firm, about 8 hrs or overnight.
Pre heat oven to 350. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or grease them. Roll dough on a floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness.
Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place on prepared cookie sheets.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges being to brown. Remove to wire racks, cool completely.

Notes

This recipe makes about 2 1/2 dozen animal cut out cookies. Quantities will vary based on cookie cutters used.

The nutrition information presented on this site should be considered an estimate as the calculations will change based on the exact products you use in your own kitchen.