Whole Wheat Gingerbread Cookies

These gingerbread people are especially for kids. The not-too-sticky dough is easy to roll out and the not-too-spicy cookies are crisp and wholesome.


Whole Wheat Gingerbread Cookies


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Prep Time: 1 hr
Total Time: 1 hr 8 mins
Servings: 24 cookies
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1  cup  butter or margarine (2 sticks), softenedOn Sale
  • 1  cup  packed brown sugarOn Sale
  • 1    eggOn Sale
  • 1/3  cup  mild-flavored molassesOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  finely shredded orange peelOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  orange juiceOn Sale
  • 3  cups  all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 1  cup  whole wheat flourOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  ground gingerOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  ground cinnamonOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  baking sodaOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  ground clovesOn Sale
  • 1  8-ounce package  cream cheese, softenedOn Sale
  • 2  to 3 tablespoons  honeyOn Sale
  •     Raisins, snipped dried apricots, and sunflower nutsOn Sale

Directions
1.
In a large mixing bowl beat butter or margarine with electric mixer on medium speed until softened (about 30 seconds). Add brown sugar and beat until fluffy.
2.
Add the egg, molasses, finely shredded orange peel, and orange juice. Beat the mixture well.
3.
In another bowl stir together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, salt, and cloves. Stir into the butter mixture. Cover and chill in the refrigerator about 2 hours or until firm enough to roll out.
4.
Preheat oven to 375 degree F. Divide dough in half. Chill 1 half. On a lightly floured surface roll out other half so it's 1/4 inch thick. Cut with cookies cutters. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Repeat with remaining dough. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are firm. Cool 1 minute. With pancake turner lift onto cooling rack.
5.
For icing, mix softened cream cheese and honey until of piping consistency. Pipe icing onto cooled cookies. Decorate with raisins, apricots, and sunflower nuts. Store in refrigerator. Makes 24 cookies.

Nutrition information
Calories 235, Total Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Sodium 194 mg, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 12%, Vitamin C 2%, Calcium 4%, Iron 8%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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