Gingerbread Cookies

Gingerbread Cookies

  • 24 Servings
  • 220 Calories per Serving
Who can resist the holiday cheer of fresh gingerbread people? The secret to this delicious recipe is yoghurt in the dough!

Ingredient List

  • 6 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup Mountain High® original or lowfat plain yoghurt
  • 1/2 cup molasses

Preparation

  1. Mix flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl. Set aside.
  2. Mix butter and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed about 2 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla, yoghurt, and molasses; mix well, scraping bowl occasionally.
  3. Add flour, half at a time, on low speed, scraping bowl occasionally, just until mixed.
  4. Turn out cookie dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut with 4-inch cookie cutters. Place 1-inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 350°F for about 15 minutes until slightly browned at edges. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely before frosting. Frost as desired.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Information (Amount per serving)

Total Fat 4 1/2g 7%, Saturated Fat 2 1/2g 13%, Cholesterol 30mg 9%, Sodium 115mg 5%, Potassium 170mg 5%, Total Carbohydrate 39g 13%, Dietary Fiber 1g 4%, Vitamin A 2%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 6%, Iron 10%, Vitamin D 0%, Vitamin E 0%, Thiamin 15%, Riboflavin 10%, Niacin 10%, Vitamin B6 4%, Folic Acid 10%, Vitamin B12 0%, Pantothenic Acid 2%, Phosphorus 6%, Magnesium 6%, Zinc 2%, Selenium 20%, Copper 4%, Manganese 20%

Nutrition Other (Amount per serving)

Calories 220, Calories from Fat 45, Trans Fat 0g, Monounsaturated Fat 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0g, Soluble Fiber 0g, Insoluble Fiber 0g, Sugars 13g, Protein 4g, Beta-Carotene 0%, Omega-3 0g, Carbohydrate Choice 2 1/2, Starch 1 1/2, Fruit 0, Other Carbohydrate 1, Skim Milk 0, Low-Fat Milk 0, Milk 0, Vegetable 0, Very Lean Meat 0, Lean Meat 0, Medium-Fat Meat 0, High-Fat Meat 0, Fat 1/2, Fruits 0c, Vegetables 0c, Grains 2oz-eq, Meat & Beans 0oz-eq, Dairy 0c, Fats & Oils 1tsp