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Gingerbread Cookies

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MAKES: 21

SERVING SIZE: 1 cookie

CHILL TIME: 1 Hr

COOK TIME: 7 Min

When the holidays come it can be difficult to find recipes that are diabetes-friendly, but give you the same great flavors of the season. Well, we've got a Gingerbread Cookies recipe that's diabetes-friendly, and packed full of cheer! So gather 'round the fire with friends and family, grab a gingerbread cookie, and celebrate in flavorful style!

What You'll Need

1 stick (1/2 cup) margarine, softened
2 tablespoons brown sugar blend
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup sugar-free vanilla frosting

What to Do

In a medium bowl, beat together margarine, brown sugar blend, molasses, and egg until creamy.
In another medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, ginger, and cinnamon. Gradually add to margarine mixture; mix until smooth. Refrigerate dough for 1 hour or overnight.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray. Roll out dough onto a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Using a 3-inch gingerbread man cookie cutter, cut dough and place on baking sheets.
Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until golden around edges. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decorate cookies with frosting and serve or store in airtight container.

Test Kitchen Tips

Our moist Gingerbread Cookies recipe was made using 3-inch gingerbread men cookie cutters, but you can make them into any shape you like!
This recipe will bring the "falalala" to your Christmas season! To add more cheer to the holidays try these class Christmas Butter Cookies or these Fruity Fingerprint Cookies!
Since it's the best time of the year, you're going to want a menu to match! Check out our Jolly Christmas Party Recipes that are sure to bring Christmas spirit to the whole family!
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